Ideas outlining how welfare, the criminal justice system, education and skills, the regional distribution of power and how the economy itself needs to be rewired, are presented by ex-Ministers, academics, university leaders and heads of charities. The chapter authors analyse the extent of social and economic inequality in the UK, critique present approaches to addressing inequality and identify key principles, a future research agenda and an over-arching policy approach to addressing inequality and its consequences. The chapters are drawn in the main from contributions to the Ruskin College, Oxford Seminar Series and Making Equal celebrates the 125th anniversary of the formation of the college.
Transcending disciplines and bringing together a range of diverse experts, Making Equal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing inequality in the UK.
Graeme Atherton is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Regional Engagement of the University of West London and Vice-Principal of Ruskin College, Oxford.
Peter John is Vice-Chancellor of the University of West London and Principal of Ruskin College, Oxford. He was awarded a CBE in 2020 for his outstanding services to higher education.