Opis: Social Inequality - Louise Warwick-Booth

Undergraduate students of social inequality across the social sciences What makes this book stand out for me is that, as well as being theoretically informed and clearly written, its structure lends itself unmistakeably to teaching... If our aim is to teach truly engaged students, it should be our job to provide truly engaging materials. This is what you will find with this particular book. It will help to inform your disciplinary teaching of social inequality across the social sciences and it will provide a solid basis for your seminar work with students. It may also feed your own sociological imagination into the bargain! -- Helen Jones 20140207 Warwick-Booth has provided a highly readable introductory text that will be accessible to everyone interested in this area of study, and I highly recommend it for those embarking on studies of social inequality. -- Matthew Wargent 20140207What is Social Inequality? Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter Conceptualising Social Inequality Measuring Social Inequality The Global Context of Inequality Patterns of Contemporary Inequality Subjective Inequality Historical Inequality Why Does Inequality Matter? Inequality Results in Health and Social Problems Inequality Generates Political Instability Inequality Impacts on the Most Vulnerable Inequality Slows Economic Growth Inequality Affects Subjective Well-Being Why Does Inequality Persist? Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: An Overview Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter Overview of Contemporary Inequality Age Explaining Age-based Divisions Social Exclusion Area Effects Explaining Area-Based Divisions Disability Explaining Disability as a Social Division Health Inequalities Explaining Health Inequalities Social Determinants and Health Inequalities Lifestyle Factors Psychosocial Factors Sexuality Explaining Sexuality as a Social Division Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: Social Class Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter What Is Social Class and Why Is It Important? Measuring Social Class Explaining Social Class Divisions Social Status Explaining Differences in Social Status Inequalities and Stratification in Contemporary Society Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: Gender Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter What is Gender? Gender Inequalities How Can We Measure Gender Equality? Women and Inequalities: The Evidence Women, Equality and Development Women and Socioeconomic Outcomes Women and Power Explaining Female Inequality What About Men? Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: Ethnicity Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter What is Ethnicity? Ethnic Inequalities How Can We Measure Ethnic Inequalities? Ethnicity and Inequalities: The Evidence Health Inequalities Explaining Ethnic Inequalities Social Policy Failures Overview of Sociological Contributions Summary List of Questions Further Reading Globalization and the Global Dimensions of Inequality Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter Defining Globalization Theorizing Globalization Globalization Debated: Is Globalization Positive or Negative? Globalisation and Economics The Global Economy Global Trade: The Power of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Global Consumerism Global Media Global Politics: Global Governance Ecological Unsustainability Migration Global Inequality Has Inequality Increased or Decreased? Is Globalization Responsible for Increased Inequality? Why Is Globalization Disappointing in Development and Economic Terms? What Is the Future of Global Inequality? Summary List of Questions Further Reading The Global Social Policy Arena and Inequality Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter What Is Global Governance? Why Do We Need Global Governance? Key Global Policy Makers Positive Global Governance The Millennium Development Goals The Focus on Health The Work of Non-governmental Organizations Negative Global Governance Policy Directions Development and Aid Gender Inequality Governance of Those Governing Increasing Exclusion Global Ecological Problems Global Economic Issues Global Resistance How does Global Governance Relate to Inequality? Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Policy and Its Relationship to Inequality: Facilitator or Potential Solution? Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter Introduction to Social Policy Welfare Policy How do Ideological and Political Values Impact on Inequalities? Fiscal Policy The Impact of the 2008 Recession Debt Advice Policy to Encourage People to Take Up Work Increasing Social Mobility Through Policy Poverty and State Approaches: Social Policy Policy, Capitalism and Inequality Fiscal Policy and Financial Regulation Summary List of Questions Further Reading Solutions to Inequality: How do we create a more equal global society? Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the Chapter What Is the Challenge? Is Technology the Answer? Is Social Policy the Answer? Reform of Global Governance An Alternative View of Poverty Strategies to Tackle Poverty What About More Development and Growth? Creating Greater Equality Ideological Change? The Future of Social Inequality Summary List of Questions Further Reading

Szczegóły: Social Inequality - Louise Warwick-Booth

Tytuł: Social Inequality
Autor: Louise Warwick-Booth
Producent: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9780857029188
Rok produkcji: 2013
Ilość stron: 256
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.43 kg

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