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Summary

Social Inequality - examining our present while understanding our past Social Inequality and Social Statification in US Society, 1/eincludes three core tools (historical scope, qualitative data, and a conceptual framework) to explain social stratification and social inequality. The historical scope gives context to each issue discussed, and allows the reader to understand how each topic has evolved over the course of American history. Qualitative data helps explain socioeconomic issues and connects related topics. A conceptual framework serves to analyze the impact of capital types throughout the text, and map the prospects for individuals, families, and classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems. Additional theories and concepts help to further analyze topics throughout the text. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Analyze the four major American classes, as well as how race and gender link to inequalities in the United States Understand attempts to reduce social inequality Identify major historical events that have influenced current trends Understand how qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people's struggles with the socioeconomic order, which are particularly helpful in displaying the complexity of intersectionality Recognize impacts on individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems Note:MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205231675 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205231676

Author Biography

Since the 1970s, Christopher B. Doob has taught sociology at Southern Connecticut State University. His published works include Sociology: An Introduction (six editions); Social Problems; Race, Ethnicity, and the Urban American Mainstream; and Racism: An American Cauldron, the second edition of which received a Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights.

In addition, Doob has been active in his community, serving as coordinator for the university’s Urban Initiatives, which established math tutoring classes for inner-city children. He has also participated in the struggle for welfare rights and been a long-time volunteer in two local adult-education programs.

Table of Contents

1) Brief Table of Contents

2) Full Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Road to Social Inequality: A Conceptual Introduction

Chapter 2: In Marx's Wake: Theories of Social Stratification and Social Inequality

Chapter 3: Repeat Performance: Globalization Through Time and Space

Chapter 4: Foundation for Social Inequality: Concepts and Structures

Chapter 5: Heading the Hierarchy: Upper Class or Superclass?

Chapter 6: The Badly Besieged Middle Class

Chapter 7: Working Class: Estranged from Entitlement

Chapter 8: American Poverty: The Dream Turned Nightmare

Chapter 9: Racism: A Persistent American Presence

Chapter 10: Women's Oppression: Sexism and Intersectionality

Chapter 11: Astride with the Best and the Wisest

2) Full Table of Contents

Part 1: The Foundation of Social Stratification and Social Inequality

Chapter 1: The Road to Social Inequality: A Conceptual Introduction

The Rise of the Global Economy

The Conceptual Skeleton: Social Reproduction and the Impact of Capital Types

Forms of Capital

Social Reproduction and Schooling

Conclusion

Chapter 2: In Marx's Wake: Theories of Social Stratification and Social Inequality