Social Class and Stratification: Classic Statements and Theoretical DebatesRhonda Levine The second edition of this strong collection brings together classical statements on social stratification with current and original scholarship, providing a foundation for theoretical debate on the nature of race, class, and gender inequality. Designed for students in courses on social stratification, inequality, and social theory, this new edition includes a revised and updated editor's introduction and conclusion, along with five new chapters on race and gender from distinguished scholars in the field. |
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African American antagonism argue basis bourgeois bourgeoisie capital capitalist capitalist society class analysis class position class relations class situation class structure closure Communists conflict cultural defined differential division of labor domination economic class elite Engels ethnic example exclusion exclusionary existence exploitation feminist feudal hierarchy historical income individual institutions interests labor force labor market labor power lives male Marx Marxist Maxine Baca Zinn means of production middle class mobility multiracial feminism Negro occupation old-family Oliver Cox oppression organization patriarchy Patricia Hill Collins political population prestige privileged problem proletariat race relations racial formation racial projects racism rank relationship rewards sexual skills social class social inequality social stratification social structure Sociology status groups stratification systems struggle subordination talent theoretical theory tion underclass understanding University Press wages Weber Weberian women of color workers York