Understanding inequalities : stratification and difference

Explores social inequalities and the part they play in people's day-to-day lives, a core concern of sociology* Importantly moves beyond the traditionally well-covered areas of gender, race and class, to engage with a wider range of inequalities

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Platt, Lucinda (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Polity Press , c2011
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Class
  • 3. Gender
  • 4. Ethnicity
  • 5. Youth and age
  • 6. Education
  • 7. Income, wealth and poverty
  • 8. Health and disability
  • 9. Housing and geography
  • 10. Conclusions : inequality, intersectionality and diversity