# Changing Middle Classes: Comparative and Global Perspectives ## September 21–22, 2018 **This conference is open to the public.** *Presented by the* [*Weatherhead Research Cluster on Comparative Inequality and Inclusion*](https://inequality.wcfia.harvard.edu/) Our cluster's goal is to gain a more fine-grained understanding of the many complex processes that feed both inequality and inclusion. We consider in particular how to reduce recognition gaps in advanced industrial societies. No registration required. Free and open to the public. \[ [Full agenda | PDF download](https://wcfia.harvard.edu/files/wcfia/files/changing_middle_classes_conference_agenda.pdf) \] ### Contact: **Amy Stockton** ## Download Poster ![Image of inequality conference poster](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/wcfia/files/wrcinequalityconference2018-tabloidposter-lowres_300.jpg?itok=tIoEpOf3) [Download 11x17 Poster](https://wcfia.harvard.edu/files/wcfia/files/wrcinequalityconference2018-tabloidposter-lowres.pdf) ## Convener [### Michèle Lamont ](/people/michele-lamont) [michele\_lamont@harvard.edu](mailto:michele_lamont@harvard.edu)Executive Committee; Faculty Associate; Chair, Weatherhead Research Cluster on Comparative Inequality and Inclusion. Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies; Professor, Departments of Sociology and African and of African American Studies, Harvard University. **Research interests:** Culture and inequality; racism and stigma; academia and knowledge; social change and successful societies; and qualitative methods. ![Michele Lamont](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/wcfia/files/lamont_michele_1.jpg?itok=Zu-84bxB) ## Event Information September 21–22, 2018 Belfer Case Study Room (S020) CGIS South Building, Harvard University 1730 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Event listing for [Friday](https://wcfia.harvard.edu/event/conference-changing-middle-classes-comparative-and-global-perspectives-9-21-18?delta=0) and [Saturday](https://wcfia.harvard.edu/event/conference-changing-middle-classes-comparative-and-global-perspectives-9-22-18?delta=0) ## Contact **Amy Stockton** *Program Coordinator, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations.* 61 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 \[ [Map](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1737%20Cambridge%20Street,%20Cambridge,%20MA%2002138&hl=en&sll=42.375523,-71.11285&sspn=0.01154,0.024784&hnear=1737%20Cambridge%20St,%20Cambridge,%20Middlesex,%20Massachusetts%2002138&t=m&z=16) \] --- Attachments- [ picture\_as\_pdf Conference Poster ](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/wcfia/files/wrcinequalityconference2018-tabloidposter-lowres.pdf) --- See also:- [ Conferences ](/content-types/conferences) - [ 2018 ](/content-types/2018)