Social Inequality and Social Stratification in U.S. Society
Social Inequality and Social Stratification in U.S. Society provides a comprehensive historical and conceptual framework to explain the complexities of social stratification and inequality in America. By contextualizing contemporary issues within their historical roots, this text allows readers to understand how social structures have evolved over the course of American history. Author Christopher Doob utilizes qualitative data to explain socioeconomic issues and connect related topics, ensuring a deep understanding of the lived experiences behind the statistics.
The book examines major concepts through the lens of resource access, demonstrating how an individual’s success in stratified settings often relies heavily on various types of capital, including financial assets, schooling, social networking, and cultural competence. By analyzing the impact of these capital types, the text maps out the prospects for individuals, families, and social classes to maintain or alter their positions within the American social-stratification system.
Learning Objectives and Key Themes
- Analyze the four major American classes and the factors that define them.
- Understand how race and gender are inextricably linked to systemic inequalities in the United States.
- Explore the relationship between different types of capital and social mobility.
- Evaluate the historical evolution of social hierarchy in a modern context.
Product Metadata
- Title: Social Inequality and Social Stratification in U.S. Society
- Author: Christopher Doob
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0205792413
- ISBN-13: 978-0205792412
- Publication Date: January 9, 2012