Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender
The Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender (CRAG) is an internationally-renowned research centre within the Department of Sociology, which builds on the research reputation of members within the Department.
Current research
Our research examines how gender differences in the earlier life course, in terms of paid work, family, housing and social relationships, influence the ability of people to live fulfilling and socially engaged lives.
Collaborations
We have established working collaborations with a number of organisations in the area of ageing.
People
Professor Sara Arber
Co-Director of CRAG
SARA ARBER was appointed Professor of Sociology in 1994 and has been Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender (CRAG) since 2001. She was Head of the School of Human Sciences (2001-2004) and Head of the Sociology Department (1996-2002). She joined the Sociology Department in 1974, following postgraduate work at the Population Studies Center, University of Michi...
Professor Andrew King
Co-Director of CRAG
I am a Professor of Sociology and Deputy Head of the Department of Sociology here at Surrey. I am also Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender, Co-Chair of SGS (the Sex, Gender and Sexualities Research Group at Surrey) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
In 2018 I received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence and I...
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