The analysis of the changing nature and degree of social inequalities, which has been accelerated by the global crisis, is central to the understanding of the specific social outcomes of different countries and the performance of their changing welfare regimes.

The summer school is devoted to PhD students and young researchers and it lasts one week, on five days of lectures given by five scholars.

Applications should be addressed to Ms. Paola Ghione (iss.dss@unito.it) by July the 5th. Participants are asked to present a paper and will be selected according to:

- the quality of their paper abstract (up to two pages);

- two academic reference letters;

- a brief CV.