Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides up to date discussion and evidence about inequalities, social divisions and stratification. Its innovative style engages readers and encourages them to reflect upon the many dimensions of social inequality.
This updated third edition contains:
- Three new chapters on employment, sexualities and migration
- Updated coverage of intersectionality throughout
- Thirteen new in-depth case studies (one per chapter)
This is a must read as a key introductory companion for students who wish to understand the dynamics of contemporary social inequality.
Louise Warwick-Booth is a Reader at the School of Health, Leeds Beckett University
Table of ContentsWhat Is Social Inequality? Social Divisions And Inequality: Social Class Social Divisions And Inequality: Employment Social Divisions And Inequality: Youth And Age Social Divisions And Inequality: Health And Disability Social Divisions And Inequality: Gender Social Divisions And Inequality: Sexualities Social Divisions And Inequality: Ethnicity Social Divisions And Inequality: Migration Globalisation And The Global Dimensions Of Inequality The Global Social Policy Arena And Inequality Social Policy And Its Relationship to Inequality: Facilitator or Potential Solution? Solutions to Inequality: How Do We Create A More Equal Global Society?
