Inequality: A Contemporary Approach to Race, Class, and Gender

Inequality: A Contemporary Approach to Race, Class, and Gender
ISBN-10
1139504495
ISBN-13
9781139504492
Series
Inequality
Category
Social Science
Pages
416
Language
English
Published
2012-01-23
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Lisa A. Keister, Darby E. Southgate

Description

Social stratification is the grouping of people based on income, wealth, political influence and other characteristics. Widely recognized categories such as upper, middle and lower class reflect the presence of social stratification in all societies. Inequality refers to the inevitable disparities in people's positions in this structure. The research presented in this book ranges from studies of income and wealth disparities to analyses of the nature of the class system. This textbook reflects a hybrid approach to studying stratification. It addresses the knowledge accumulated by stratification scholars and challenges students to apply this information to their social world. The authors include a wide range of topics and provide current research to round out their discussions. Each chapter includes a list of key concepts, questions for thought, suggested exercises and multimedia resources.

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