Social inequality and social stratification in US society
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Social inequality and social stratification in US society
Routledge, 2016
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Includes bibliographical references and index
"First published 2013 by Pearson "-- T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Social Inequality - examining our present while understanding our past. Social Inequality and Social Statification in US Society, 1st edition uses a historical and conceptual framework to explain social stratification and social inequality. The historical scope gives context to each issue discussed and allows the reader to understand how each topic has evolved over the course of American history. The authors use qualitative data to help explain socioeconomic issues and connect related topics. Each chapter examines major concepts, so readers can see how an individual's success in stratified settings often relies heavily on their access to valued resources-types of capital which involve finances, schooling, social networking, and cultural competence. Analyzing the impact of capital types throughout the text helps map out the prospects for individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Analyze the four major American classes, as well as how race and gender are linked to inequalities in the United States
Understand attempts to reduce social inequality
Identify major historical events that have influenced current trends
Understand how qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people's struggles with the socioeconomic order
Recognize the impact of social-stratification systems on individuals and families
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 The Road to Social Inequality: A Conceptual Introduction
- Chapter 2 In Marx's Wake: Theories of Social Stratification and Social Inequality
- Chapter 3 Repeat Performance: Globalization through Time and Space
- Chapter 4 Foundation for Social Inequality: Concepts and Structures
- Chapter 5 Heading the Hierarchy: Upper Class or Superclass?
- Chapter 6 The Badly Besieged Middle Class
- Chapter 7 Working Class: Estranged from Entitlement
- Chapter 8 American Poverty: The Dream Turned Nightmare
- Chapter 9 Racism: A Persistent American Presence
- Chapter 10 Women's Oppression: Sexism and Intersectionality
- Chapter 11 Astride with the Best and the Wisest
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