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Social Stratification, Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective, Second Edition - Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective (Hardcover)
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Social Stratification, Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective, Second Edition - Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective (Hardcover)
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This book assembles classic and contemporary articles representing
the major sociological approaches to understanding social
inequality. Although there are various competing texts covering
issues of social inequality, this book is the only comprehensive
source of classic and contemporary articles that have defined and
redefined the contours of the field. The introductory articles in
each section of the book provide examples of the major research
traditions in the field, while the concluding essays (commissioned
by leading scholars) provide broader programmatic statements that
identify current controversies and unresolved issues.. The field of
stratification is being transformed and reshaped by advances in
theory and quantitative modeling as well as by new approaches to
the analysis of economic, racial, and gender inequality. Although
these developments are revolutionary in their implications, until
now there has been no comprehensive effort to bring together the
classic articles that have defined the contours of the field. In
this revised and updated second edition of Social Stratification ,
the history of stratification research unfolds in systematic
fashion, with the introductory articles in each section providing
examples of the major research traditions in the field and the
concluding essays (commissioned from leading scholars) providing
broader programmatic statements that identify current controversies
and unresolved issues. This comprehensive reader is designed as a
primary text for introductory courses on social stratification and
as a supplementary text for advanced courses on occupations, labor
markets, or social mobility. The field of stratification is being
transformed and reshaped by advances in theory and quantitative
modeling as well as by new approaches to the analysis of economic,
racial, and gender inequality. Although these developments are
revolutionary in their implications, until now there has been no
comprehensive effort to bring together the classic and contemporary
articles that define the contours of the field. In this revised and
updated edition of Social Stratification, the history of
stratification research unfolds in systematic fashion, with the
introductory articles in each section providing examples of the
major research traditions in the field and the concluding essays
(commissioned from leading scholars) providing broader programmatic
statements that identify current controversies and unresolved
issues. The resulting collection of articles both celebrates the
diversity of theoretical approaches and reveals the cumulative
nature of ongoing research. This comprehensive reader is designed
as a primary text for introductory courses on social stratification
and as a supplementary text for advanced courses on social classes,
occupations, labor markets, or social mobility. The following types
of questions and debates are addressed in the six sections of the
reader:Forms and Sources of Stratif ication: What are the major
forms of inequality in human history? Can the ubiquity of
inequality be attributed to individual differences in talent or
ability? Is some form of inequality an inevitable feature of human
life? The Structure of Contemporary Stratification: What are the
principal fault lines or social cleavages that define the
contemporary class structure? Have these cleavages strengthened or
weakened with the transition to modernity and postmodernity?
Generating Stratification: How frequently do individuals move into
new classes, occupations, or income groups? Is there a permanent
underclass? To what extent are occupational outcomes determined by
such forces as intelligence, effort, schooling, aspirations, social
contacts, and individual luck? The Consequences of Stratification:
How are the life-styles, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals
shaped by their class locations? Are there identifiable class
cultures in past and present societies? Ascriptive Processes: What
types of social processes and state policies serve to maintain or
alter racial, ethnic, and sex discrimination in labor markets? Have
these forms of discrimination weakened or strengthened with the
transition to modernity and postmodernity?The Future of
Stratification: Will stratification systems take on completely new
and distinctive forms in the future? How unequal will these systems
be? Is the concept of social class still useful in describing
postmodern forms of stratification? Are stratification systems
gradually shedding their distinctive features and converging
towards some common (i.e., postmodern) regime?The volume offers
essential reading for undergraduates who need an introduction to
the field, for graduate students who wish to broaden their
understanding of stratification research, and for advanced scholars
who seek a basic reference guide. Although most of the selections
are middle-range theoretical pieces suitable for introductory
courses, the anthology also includes advanced contributions on the
cutting edge of research. The editor outlines a modified study plan
for undergraduate students requiring a basic introduction to the
field.
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