Will Atkinson

Will Atkinson is a Professor of Sociology at the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, University of Bristol. His work focuses on the intersections of social class with culture, politics, education, and family life, emphasizing the theoretical frameworks of Pierre Bourdieu.

• Education:
  • BA (Nottingham Trent University)
  • MSc (University of Bristol)
  • PhD (University of Bristol)
• Research Interests:
  • Social class dynamics and cultural reproduction
  • Political sociology of inequality
  • Educational stratification
  • Family structures and social mobility
  • Bourdieuian theory applications