Social Class and Stratification: Classic Statements and Theoretical DebatesRhonda F. Levine "Social Class and Stratification" brings together classical statements on social stratification with current and original scholarship to provide a foundation for theoretical debate on the nature of race, class, and gender inequality. A section on American stratification theory opens with Warner, continuing the debate on the functionalist theory of stratification. Further selections by Parkin and Wright revitalize the debates on the nature of social class today. Readings by Acker, Hartmann, Baca-Zinn and Dill examine our understanding of gender inequality, while theories by DuBois, Cox, and others provide competing theoretical foundations for understanding the complexity of race. Finally, an essay by Patricia Hill Collins discusses the basis for conceptualizing the intersection of race, class, and gender. Levine's concluding chapter reflects on the importance of class analysis and offers an excellent overview of recent theory and research on the intersection of race, class, and gender inequality. This new edition includes a revised and updated Editor's Introduction and Conclusion, along with five new chapters on race and gender from top researchers in the field. |
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... understanding contemporary inequalities . Neverthe- less , class , whether it refers to those who share similar experiences and social networks , or to a position in the social structure , is an important variable in understanding how ...
... understanding contemporary inequalities . Neverthe- less , class , whether it refers to those who share similar experiences and social networks , or to a position in the social structure , is an important variable in understanding how ...
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... understanding social inequality in capitalist so- ciety and that an understanding of social classes based on property rela- tions is a necessary ingredient in understanding this process , Max Weber and those who followed his lead ...
... understanding social inequality in capitalist so- ciety and that an understanding of social classes based on property rela- tions is a necessary ingredient in understanding this process , Max Weber and those who followed his lead ...
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... understanding the connections between race , class , and gender , while understanding each form of inequality in its own right . In many ways , Collins's position is similar to Mitchell's , although she adds race as a crucial variable ...
... understanding the connections between race , class , and gender , while understanding each form of inequality in its own right . In many ways , Collins's position is similar to Mitchell's , although she adds race as a crucial variable ...
Contents
Classical Perspectives on Social Class | 11 |
On Classes | 41 |
Related Readings | 57 |
Copyright | |
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Social Class and Stratification: Classic Statements and Theoretical Debates Rhonda Levine Limited preview - 2006 |
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Constructing Belonging: Class, Race, and Harlem's Professional Workers Sabiyha Robin Prince No preview available - 2003 |