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Following publication of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report by the government’s Race Disparity Unit (published 31 March 2021) the BSA wants to make clear that the conclusion…
In May 2019 we were anticipating the implementation of Plan S and the galvanisation of Open Access for journal and book publishing. I wrote then about the latest plans released…
Lesbians and bisexual men and women are less satisfied at work than their heterosexual counterparts, new research says. And inclusive policies set up to ensure there is no discrimination against…
Over the past few months, we have become increasingly concerned by developments at the University of East London, particularly as these impact on the future of Sociology both at UEL…
Listening again to Amanda Gorman’s stunningly accomplished and pointedly positive reading at the Biden inauguration, I am reminded why I have been feeling a greater sense of calm and hope…
The British Sociological Association has expressed its regret at the death of Garry Runciman, 3rd Viscount Doxford. He died on 10 December 2020, aged 86. As well as a prolific…
The Sociology Editorial Team recently held an online panel discussion to mark the publication of their new special issue, Nationalism’s Futures. The panel, which included journal editors Vanessa May, Helen…
Ethnic minorities are more likely to be out of work because employers are rejecting job applications from people whose names suggest they are non-white, a new study says. Researchers found…
I cannot end 2020 without remarking on the historic nature of this year but I do also want to send you a message of hope. The enormity of the impact…
