Intersectionality and Globalisation

Overview

How do sex, gender and inequality intertwine within today's globalized economies? This day school aims at providing a comprehensive exploration of this topic.

Beginning with an introduction to sex and gender, the day will focus on the concept of intersectionality. A particular emphasis is placed on an intersectional approach that considers the interplay of gender, race and class, dissecting micro-level mechanisms and their impact on societal structures.

Throughout the day, we will deep-dive into some of the greatest challenges experienced by current globalized economy, linked to evolving labour markets, climate change and technology advancement. We will question the role of gender, in primis, but also race and class, in such narratives. We will finally touch upon policy approaches, adopting intersectional lenses and innovative strategies to address and rectify existing inequalities.

By navigating these multifaceted topics, you will gain a nuanced understanding of the complexities inherent in globalized economies and the imperative for intersectional perspectives in crafting inclusive policies.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 19 February 2025.

Programme details

All times GMT (UTC)

10am:
Introducing intersectionality

11.15am:
Break

11.45am:
Gender, race and class in globalising economies (part 1) 

1pm:
Lunch break

2pm:
Gender, race and class in globalising economies (part 2) 

3.15pm:
Break

3.45pm:
How to integrate the intersectional perspective in policy approaches?

5pm:
End of day

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee £110.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutors

Miss Laura Silva

Speaker

Laura Silva is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the Observatoire Sociologique du Changement at Sciences Po in Paris and an affiliated researcher at CREST. Laura’s work focuses on urban inequalities, urban social innovation and the individual effect of growing up in different socio-economic neighbourhood conditions. 

Dr Franco Bonomi Bezzo

Speaker

Franco Bonomi Bezzo is a research fellow at La Statale, University of Milan, within the ERC project DESPO, working on the political and societal changes that have occurred as a consequence of European deindustrialisation. His current research agenda focuses on understanding the links between parental background and offspring's outcomes, on investigating the relationship between city shape and urban inequality, and on models of universal income under a post-work perspective.

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

IT requirements

This event will take place via Zoom. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.

Please note that this course will not be recorded.