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Summaries (including Findings) from our research projects.


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Reference: Title/description: Date:
2289 Five types of inequality
Discussion of social evils on a theme of ’inequality’ which takes a wide view of the causes and possible cures of injurious inequalities, looking at five types of inequalities and how to remedy them.
10 Dec 2008
2285 Opportunity and aspiration: two sides of the same coin?
Discussion of social evils on a theme of ’inequality’ which argues that until we can reconcile the problems of excessive individualism and greed, life opportunities will continue to be lost.
10 Dec 2008
2288 Why do people think inequality is worse than poverty?
Discussion of social evils on a theme of ’inequality’ which argues that, with extraordinary imbalances in society, we must replace the myth that accumulating wealth is the surpreme human purpose.
10 Dec 2008
2336 Community ownership and management of assets
A review of evidence on community organisations owning or managing assets, including buildings and land.
9 Dec 2008
2338 Monitoring poverty and social exclusion 2008
This is the tenth anniversary of MPSE annual reports, which provide an independent assessment of the progress being made in eliminating poverty and social exclusion in Britain.
8 Dec 2008
2265 Religion, beliefs and parenting practices
The influence of religious beliefs on parenting, from the perspectives of both adolescents and parents.
28 Nov 2008
2334 Care and support - a community responsibility?
Discussion of challenging issues for the future of care: should the community play a bigger role?
27 Nov 2008
2335 Rethinking social care and support: What can England learn from other countries?
Discussion of challenging issues or the future of care: identifying principles for reform in England.
27 Nov 2008
2311 Time and income poverty
Examines the tension between increasing income and maintaining enough time for personal and child care.
26 Nov 2008
2309 Developing the use of ’MDS-RAI’ reports for UK care homes
Using an assessment system to raise standards in long-term care homes.
21 Nov 2008

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