Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-395) and index.
Contents:
What 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?
Summary:
"This 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."-- Publisher's webpage.
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