Policy, inequality and social disadvantage
This research cluster examines the intersections of policy, social disadvantage, and inequality, with a primary focus on health, education, and social policy.
About our work
Our work investigates how policy frameworks shape, and are shaped by, patterns of advantage and disadvantage across different communities and population groups. We analyse the mechanisms through which inequalities in health outcomes, educational attainment, and social welfare are produced, maintained, or reduced, with particular attention to how different groups experience policy interventions.
The cluster brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to understand persistent disparities in access to healthcare, educational opportunities, and social support systems. Our research aims to generate evidence that can inform more equitable policy design and implementation, addressing the structural factors that underpin social disadvantage while evaluating the real-world impacts of health, education, and social policy responses to inequality.
Our activities
- Reading groups
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Policy talks
- Invited speakers
Get involved with our work
The Policy, inequality and social disadvantage cluster is led by Dr Louise Kay (louise.kay@sheffield.ac.uk). If you are a member of the School of Education and wish to join the cluster, or you work in a related field and wish to collaborate, please get in touch.
