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We may think we control our own destinies, but who we are, how we
think, what we feel, and how we act are shaped by multiple,
intersecting identities that have different amounts of power and
value in our society. Being Unequal explores how identity
categories associated with race, class, gender, and sexuality help
shape inequality. This concise and accessible book asks: How is
identity experienced? How does identity help reproduce inequality?
How does identity help resist inequality? What is the relationship
between micro and macro inequality-in other words, how do our
personal experiences shape larger social forces? Being Unequal
argues that identities matter because they are a critical part of a
complex social process in which everyday interactions contribute to
larger systems of structural inequality. By recognizing the links
between identity and inequality, Being Unequal also highlights the
power of collective action to resist and oppose domination and
exploitation. Filled with engaging real-world examples ranging from
the social construction of momentary high school cliques to the
emergence of momentous social movements, Being Unequal is a
powerful introduction to social identities and the ways they shape
our world.
The Myth of Individualism is an engaging and accessible
introduction to the relationship between self and society. Drawing
on personal experiences, historical examples, and compelling
stories, Callero dispels the myth of the self-reliant autonomous
actor and demonstrates how our lives are shaped by powerful social
forces. These include the power of cultural beliefs and symbols,
lifelong socialization processes, the influence of authority, the
power of small groups, and the encompassing control of economic
systems associated with social class, state power, and mass media.
The implications for identity and inequalities linked to race,
gender, sexuality, and disability are at the center of each
chapter. In the tradition of C. Wright Mills and Peter Berger,
Callero presents sociological thinking as a tool for enlightenment
and change and argues that the inherently social nature of all
persons holds out promise for a better world. New to the Fourth
Edition: New Chapter 7, “From the Printing Press to the
Internet” explores how mass media has changed both society and
the self Discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the book,
including physical isolation and protests surrounding mask
mandates, offers recent and relevant examples that illustrate the
problems and dilemmas of radical individualism New discussion of
the disability rights movement, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQAI+, and
women’s suffrage in Chapter 8, “From ‘Me’ to ‘We’”
New introduction familiarizes students with the nature of science,
scientific progress, and scientific truth
We may think we control our own destinies, but who we are, how we
think, what we feel, and how we act are shaped by multiple,
intersecting identities that have different amounts of power and
value in our society. Being Unequal explores how identity
categories associated with race, class, gender, and sexuality help
shape inequality. This concise and accessible book asks: How is
identity experienced? How does identity help reproduce inequality?
How does identity help resist inequality? What is the relationship
between micro and macro inequality-in other words, how do our
personal experiences shape larger social forces? Being Unequal
argues that identities matter because they are a critical part of a
complex social process in which everyday interactions contribute to
larger systems of structural inequality. By recognizing the links
between identity and inequality, Being Unequal also highlights the
power of collective action to resist and oppose domination and
exploitation. Filled with engaging real-world examples ranging from
the social construction of momentary high school cliques to the
emergence of momentous social movements, Being Unequal is a
powerful introduction to social identities and the ways they shape
our world.
The Myth of Individualism is a wonderful, concise introduction to
sociology and sociological thinking, showing readers how social
forces shape our lives and the world. Revised and updated
throughout, the third edition of this powerful book continues to
challenge the common belief that human behavior is the result of
free choices made by autonomous actors, but rather shows the many
ways that people are naturally social, interdependent, and shaped
by social forces. Filled with engaging stories and deep research,
The Myth of Individualism helps readers begin to develop a
sociological imagination. By acknowledging the limits of individual
effort and control, we gain insight into our own lives and the
lives of others. The third edition maintains the overall structure
of the second edition while adding a new chapter on the power of
the state that outlines the myriad ways-both seen and unseen-that
government shapes our lives. The new edition also features more
material on social media, updated discussions of race, and more.
The book examines the importance of cultural symbols, the pressures
of group conformity, the influence of family, the impact of social
class, the reach of global capitalism, and the revolutionary
potential of collective action. The third edition of The Myth of
Individualism is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding
the subtle and unshakeable ways social forces shape our lives.
Sociologists generally study macrolevel institutions and social
processes with little reference to the individual. Psychologists,
on the other hand, tend to study individual-level processes with
little reference to society. This volume, featuring contributions
from influential scholars in US social psychology, brings the link
between the individual and society into focus. The chapters in the
volume are distinguished by their concentration on either
cognitive, affective or behavioural processes. These analyses
eschew the traditional psychological approach to individual-level
processes and instead offer intriguing accounts of how thought,
emotion and action are embedded in social context and are central
to the dynamic between self and society. Together, the 14 chapters
present a synthesis of theory and research that are a major force
in stimulating and influencing investigations of the link between
the individual and the larger society.
Sociologists generally study macrolevel institutions and social processes with little reference to the individual. Psychologists, on the other hand, tend to study individual-level processes with little reference to society. This new volume, featuring contributions from some of the most influential scholars working in US social psychology today, brings the link between the individual and society into focus. The chapters in the volume are distinguished by their concentration on either cognitive, affective, or behavioural processes. These analyses eschew the traditional psychological approach to individual-level processes and instead offer intriguing accounts of how thought, emotion, and action are embedded in social context and are central to the dynamic between self and society. Together, the 14 chapters present a synthesis of theory and research that promises to be a major force in stimulating and influencing future investigations of the link between the individual and the larger society.
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