Class Identity, Political Rupture: new directions

Symposium Event: What is the state of sociological class analysis given major global challenges? The far right has consolidated power while left-wing movements face different sources of internal division and external attack. How is class analysis affected by political division, polarization, and growing authoritarianism? Hosted by Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex, the symposium features leading scholars on class and inequality for an intimate discussion of class/stratification theory today. Followed by our Annual Fuller Lecture and a public reception.

A symposium event held by the University of Essex Sociology and Criminology department.

What is the state of sociological class analysis given major global challenges?

The far right has consolidated power while left-wing movements face different sources of internal division and external attack. How is class analysis affected by political division, polarization, and growing authoritarianism? Hosted by Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex, the symposium features leading scholars on class and inequality for an intimate discussion of class/stratification theory today. Followed by our Annual Fuller Lecture and a public reception.

Speakers 

Prof. Will Atkinson, University of Bristol, ‘Class and Politics in Britain: A Bourdieusian Account’
Dr. Daniel Evans, University of Swansea, ‘A Nation of Shopkeepers: the role of the petty bourgeoisie in modern populism’ (Annual Fuller Lecture) 
Prof. Jeremy Gilbert, University of East London, ‘Social Class and Political Interests’
Dr. Rima Saini, Middlesex University, ‘Class, Culture & Conservatisms: An analysis of socio-political identity formation across the British South Asian diaspora’

Discussants include:

Dr. Maitrayee Deka, University of Essex 
Prof. Michael Halewood, University of Essex
Prof. Jo Littler, Goldsmiths, University of London 

This event will be held at the University of Essex. Refreshments served!

The symposium is organized by Essex social scientists and political theorists from five departments:

• Linsey McGoey
• Darren Thiel
• Peter Bloom
• Shoba Arun
• Colin Moore
• Jason Glynos
• Maitrayee Deka
• Kostis Roussos

Please send questions to: Linsey McGoey and Darren Thiel.