Mike Savage
@mikesavagelse.bsky.social
Sociologist of inequality.
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🔜 Next week!
We are excited to be joined by Emma Chamberlain, @helenmiller.bsky.social, @maharafiatal.bsky.social, and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social to discuss why it is so important for the Chancellor to address current wealth trends in her upcoming budget.
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We are excited to be joined by Emma Chamberlain, @helenmiller.bsky.social, @maharafiatal.bsky.social, and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social to discuss why it is so important for the Chancellor to address current wealth trends in her upcoming budget.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🔜 Next week!
We are excited to be joined by Emma Chamberlain, @helenmiller.bsky.social, @maharafiatal.bsky.social, and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social to discuss why it is so important for the Chancellor to address current wealth trends in her upcoming budget.
Register now ⬇️
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We are excited to be joined by Emma Chamberlain, @helenmiller.bsky.social, @maharafiatal.bsky.social, and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social to discuss why it is so important for the Chancellor to address current wealth trends in her upcoming budget.
Register now ⬇️
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@mikesavagelse.bsky.social on UK wealth inequality in @uk.theconversation.com, Yu Xie and Junming Huang on China and scholarship in @washingtonpost.com, and Ashley Railey on substance use in OSU News.
Read more here from The Society Pages' Clippings of Sociology in the News:
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November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
@mikesavagelse.bsky.social on UK wealth inequality in @uk.theconversation.com, Yu Xie and Junming Huang on China and scholarship in @washingtonpost.com, and Ashley Railey on substance use in OSU News.
Read more here from The Society Pages' Clippings of Sociology in the News:
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Read more here from The Society Pages' Clippings of Sociology in the News:
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In a new piece for @uk.theconversation.com, @mikesavagelse.bsky.social argues that we need to restore the vital principle that private wealth entails social responsibilities.
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🎟️ Hear more in our online event on 18 November: buff.ly/fXy9xsz
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The UK’s wealth ‘timebomb’ – and how to defuse it
The case for taxing wealth has historically come from the political mainstream – so why is it so unpalatable now?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In a new piece for @uk.theconversation.com, @mikesavagelse.bsky.social argues that we need to restore the vital principle that private wealth entails social responsibilities.
🎟️ Hear more in our online event on 18 November: buff.ly/fXy9xsz
Read the article ⬇️
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🎟️ Hear more in our online event on 18 November: buff.ly/fXy9xsz
Read the article ⬇️
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Just published! My call for a ‘cultural politics of wealth’, to tilt the political debate towards understanding the vital need to tax wealth, one way or another….
@lseinequalities.bsky.social
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@lseinequalities.bsky.social
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The UK’s wealth ‘timebomb’ – and how to defuse it
The case for taxing wealth has historically come from the political mainstream – so why is it so unpalatable now?
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Just published! My call for a ‘cultural politics of wealth’, to tilt the political debate towards understanding the vital need to tax wealth, one way or another….
@lseinequalities.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-uks-weal...
@lseinequalities.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-uks-weal...
Faiza has been a fabulous academic colleague at LSE Sociology & LSE International Inequalities Institute over recent years. This is a serious error by the BBC.
This is really poor by BBC researchers and producers. Goodwin hasn't been an active academic for a number of years, yet is described as one (thus legitimating his relentless Reform activism and constant bad faith misrepresentation of evidence). 1/?
Wikipedia says Shaheen is an academic. BBCQT implies you can’t trust what she says b/c she’s an ‘activist’. Someone who Wikipedia calls ‘a former academic’ who now campaigns for Reform & wants to be its first Home Secretary is an ‘academic & author’ who you can trust. Maybe they use Grokipedia now.
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Faiza has been a fabulous academic colleague at LSE Sociology & LSE International Inequalities Institute over recent years. This is a serious error by the BBC.
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On top of this, our own research shows that the racial wealth gap is particularly stark, in part driven by the fact people of colour are much less likely to accumulate wealth via homeownership and inheritance 🏡
Why the UK racial wealth divide matters: a call for action
A perspectives paper from LSE, which looks at how structural and historic wealth imbalances still impact the wealth of people of colour in the UK today.
www.runnymedetrust.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On top of this, our own research shows that the racial wealth gap is particularly stark, in part driven by the fact people of colour are much less likely to accumulate wealth via homeownership and inheritance 🏡
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My latest on Trumpian craziness/neo-fascism
At the heart of Trump's political agenda is an obsession with the influence of cultural institutions on American identity, writes @mlamont.bsky.social. Which groups should be valued in American society – and which should be maintained at the periphery and subordinated?
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Trump gets even – Who says culture doesn’t matter? - LSE Inequalities
Donald Trump's political agenda centres around cultural influence & a deeply symbolic struggle for recognition. Who is central vs peripheral in America today?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest on Trumpian craziness/neo-fascism
Great blog by Michele Lamont on how we need to defend progressive cultural interventions to resist the abhorrent divisive and exclusionary tactics of Trump & MAGA. Very relevant to the UK & other nations too.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/inequalities...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/inequalities...
Trump gets even – Who says culture doesn’t matter? - LSE Inequalities
Donald Trump's political agenda centres around cultural influence & a deeply symbolic struggle for recognition. Who is central vs peripheral in America today?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Great blog by Michele Lamont on how we need to defend progressive cultural interventions to resist the abhorrent divisive and exclusionary tactics of Trump & MAGA. Very relevant to the UK & other nations too.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/inequalities...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/inequalities...
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Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’
Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter criticising rightwing attempts to link sexual violence in Britain to asylum seekers.
Signatories include the musicians Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Anoushka Shankar as well as Labour, Green and independent MPs including Kim Johnson, Ellie Chowns, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
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Life’s getting a bit more crap here if you are a person from an ethnic minority 🧵
August 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Life’s getting a bit more crap here if you are a person from an ethnic minority 🧵
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To engage people on the problem of wealth inequality, we should focus on the “unfair influence” wielded by those at the top, write @michaelvaughan.bsky.social, @wealtherty.bsky.social & Annalena Oppel, even if that causes outrage.
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
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It’s time to face up to power in the debate about wealth inequality
When discussing wealth inequality, the “unfair influence” framing fares best at driving support for redistributive measures. But does it come with hidden costs?
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August 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
To engage people on the problem of wealth inequality, we should focus on the “unfair influence” wielded by those at the top, write @michaelvaughan.bsky.social, @wealtherty.bsky.social & Annalena Oppel, even if that causes outrage.
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
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@jrf-uk.bsky.social
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Is there something distinct about wealth as an economic resource that should change how we think about poverty?
In the new episode of Antisocial Economics, @wealtherty.bsky.social talks to @mikesavagelse.bsky.social and @jowolff.bsky.social about what we mean by poverty and wealth.
In the new episode of Antisocial Economics, @wealtherty.bsky.social talks to @mikesavagelse.bsky.social and @jowolff.bsky.social about what we mean by poverty and wealth.
Antisocial Economics
What is wealth? How come so many of us haven’t got any? How does wealth inequality make poverty worse? In the UK and other rich economies, wealth inequality and poverty are at incredibly high…
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August 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Is there something distinct about wealth as an economic resource that should change how we think about poverty?
In the new episode of Antisocial Economics, @wealtherty.bsky.social talks to @mikesavagelse.bsky.social and @jowolff.bsky.social about what we mean by poverty and wealth.
In the new episode of Antisocial Economics, @wealtherty.bsky.social talks to @mikesavagelse.bsky.social and @jowolff.bsky.social about what we mean by poverty and wealth.
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It is as bad as we have ever seen it.
The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric.
As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace.
My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk
The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric.
As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace.
My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It is as bad as we have ever seen it.
The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric.
As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace.
My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk
The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric.
As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace.
My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk
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1/10 🚨Why do women accumulate less wealth than men across countries and time?
I had the privilege of co-directing the latest Special Issue of #SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @celinebessiere.bsky.social on gender and wealth accumulation. 🧵 ⤵️
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I had the privilege of co-directing the latest Special Issue of #SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @celinebessiere.bsky.social on gender and wealth accumulation. 🧵 ⤵️
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Gender and wealth accumulation: an international perspective
Abstract. Why do women accumulate less wealth than men globally? As wealth inequality rises both within countries and worldwide, studies on gender and weal
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July 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
1/10 🚨Why do women accumulate less wealth than men across countries and time?
I had the privilege of co-directing the latest Special Issue of #SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @celinebessiere.bsky.social on gender and wealth accumulation. 🧵 ⤵️
academic.oup.com/ser/article/...
I had the privilege of co-directing the latest Special Issue of #SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @celinebessiere.bsky.social on gender and wealth accumulation. 🧵 ⤵️
academic.oup.com/ser/article/...
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🌟 @samfriedman.bsky.social and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social were awarded the Outstanding Team Impact prize for their project "Abolishing the Non-Dom Tax Regime".
This award recognises excellence achieved as a team, spanning researchers, professional services, and external organisations.
This award recognises excellence achieved as a team, spanning researchers, professional services, and external organisations.
July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🌟 @samfriedman.bsky.social and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social were awarded the Outstanding Team Impact prize for their project "Abolishing the Non-Dom Tax Regime".
This award recognises excellence achieved as a team, spanning researchers, professional services, and external organisations.
This award recognises excellence achieved as a team, spanning researchers, professional services, and external organisations.
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And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage has made headlines with his commitment to tax the rich to put money in the pockets of the poor.
Faiza Shaheen argues in @theguardian.com that this policy is designed to resonate with an electorate hungry for tangible change, mixed with an idea of British patriotism.
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Faiza Shaheen argues in @theguardian.com that this policy is designed to resonate with an electorate hungry for tangible change, mixed with an idea of British patriotism.
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Reform's ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen
While it promises to enrich the poor, the proposal offers a subtle tax break to the wealthiest. But Farage knows better than Labour that headlines matter, says Faiza Shaheen, the incoming executive…
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Nigel Farage has made headlines with his commitment to tax the rich to put money in the pockets of the poor.
Faiza Shaheen argues in @theguardian.com that this policy is designed to resonate with an electorate hungry for tangible change, mixed with an idea of British patriotism.
buff.ly/lKE1ehw
Faiza Shaheen argues in @theguardian.com that this policy is designed to resonate with an electorate hungry for tangible change, mixed with an idea of British patriotism.
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Join us tonight to discuss our latest report with @lseinequalities.bsky.social, on the racial wealth divide
We'll be joined by @kojokoram.bsky.social, @shabna.bsky.social @faizashaheen.bsky.social and the report's authors for a vital discussion on how to build a fairer future
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We'll be joined by @kojokoram.bsky.social, @shabna.bsky.social @faizashaheen.bsky.social and the report's authors for a vital discussion on how to build a fairer future
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
June 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Join us tonight to discuss our latest report with @lseinequalities.bsky.social, on the racial wealth divide
We'll be joined by @kojokoram.bsky.social, @shabna.bsky.social @faizashaheen.bsky.social and the report's authors for a vital discussion on how to build a fairer future
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
We'll be joined by @kojokoram.bsky.social, @shabna.bsky.social @faizashaheen.bsky.social and the report's authors for a vital discussion on how to build a fairer future
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
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🧵New @jrf-uk.bsky.social and @lseinequalities.bsky.social report by @wealtherty.bsky.social @michaelvaughan.bsky.social and Annalena Oppel:
We showcase three different ways of talking about wealth inequality and what difference it makes to public attitudes.
1/3
www.jrf.org.uk/wealth-fundi...
We showcase three different ways of talking about wealth inequality and what difference it makes to public attitudes.
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www.jrf.org.uk/wealth-fundi...
Talking about wealth inequality
Looking at perceptions of, and attitudes towards, wealth and wealth inequality — and how to increase public support for a fairer distribution.
www.jrf.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧵New @jrf-uk.bsky.social and @lseinequalities.bsky.social report by @wealtherty.bsky.social @michaelvaughan.bsky.social and Annalena Oppel:
We showcase three different ways of talking about wealth inequality and what difference it makes to public attitudes.
1/3
www.jrf.org.uk/wealth-fundi...
We showcase three different ways of talking about wealth inequality and what difference it makes to public attitudes.
1/3
www.jrf.org.uk/wealth-fundi...
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Coming up next week!
Join us for the launch of ‘Why the UK Racial Wealth Divide Matters: a call for action’, a new report written in collaboration with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social.
Together, the speakers will open up a vital conversation on how we build a fairer future.
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
Join us for the launch of ‘Why the UK Racial Wealth Divide Matters: a call for action’, a new report written in collaboration with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social.
Together, the speakers will open up a vital conversation on how we build a fairer future.
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
June 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Coming up next week!
Join us for the launch of ‘Why the UK Racial Wealth Divide Matters: a call for action’, a new report written in collaboration with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social.
Together, the speakers will open up a vital conversation on how we build a fairer future.
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
Join us for the launch of ‘Why the UK Racial Wealth Divide Matters: a call for action’, a new report written in collaboration with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social.
Together, the speakers will open up a vital conversation on how we build a fairer future.
🎟 buff.ly/mYr0F8s
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“The people we spoke to perceived politicians to be calculating and mendacious, exploiting positions of privilege and power by ‘lining their pockets’, ‘being on the take’ or ‘feathering their own nest’” – @sachahilhorst.bsky.social & Insa Koch in #LSEInequalitiesBlog
What “corruption talk” tells us about class politics today - LSE Inequalities
Has UK class politics disappeared? Interviews with working class people suggests not, with deeply classed attitudes to wealth, power and corruption revealed
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June 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“The people we spoke to perceived politicians to be calculating and mendacious, exploiting positions of privilege and power by ‘lining their pockets’, ‘being on the take’ or ‘feathering their own nest’” – @sachahilhorst.bsky.social & Insa Koch in #LSEInequalitiesBlog
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Jeremy Bowen's long, measured, objective, but ultimately entirely clear and conclusive essay on Israeli war crimes. As Jonathan Sumption puts it:
"These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza
Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Jeremy Bowen's long, measured, objective, but ultimately entirely clear and conclusive essay on Israeli war crimes. As Jonathan Sumption puts it:
"These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...