What is the state of social inequality today? How can you situate yourself in the debates? This is an essential book that not only introduces you to the key areas, definitions and debates within the field, but also gives you the opportunity to reflect upon the roots of inequality and to critically analyse power relations today. With international examples and a clear interdisciplinary approach throughout, the book encourages you to look at social inequality as a complex social phenomenon that needs to be understood in a global context. This book: Looks at social divisions across societies Explores global processes and changes that are affecting inequalities Discusses social inequality in relation to class, gender and race Examines current social policy approaches to explore how these relate to inequality Reflects upon the potential solutions to inequalities This engaging and accessible introduction to social inequality is an invaluable resource for students across the social sciences. Louise Warwick-Booth is Senior Lecturer in Health Policy at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. INDICE: What is Social Inequality?Key Learning OutcomesOverview of the ChapterConceptualising Social InequalityMeasuring Social Inequality The Global Context of Inequality Patterns of Contemporary InequalitySubjective InequalityHistorical 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-BeingWhy Does Inequality Persist? Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: An OverviewKey Learning Outcomes Overview of the ChapterOverview of Contemporary InequalityAgeExplaining Age-based DivisionsSocial ExclusionArea EffectsExplaining Area-Based DivisionsDisabilityExplaining Disability as a Social DivisionHealth InequalitiesExplaining Health Inequalities Social Determinants and Health Inequalities Lifestyle Factors Psychosocial FactorsSexualityExplaining Sexuality as a Social DivisionSummary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: Social Class Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the ChapterWhat Is Social Class and Why Is It Important? Measuring Social Class Explaining Social Class Divisions Social StatusExplaining Differences in Social Status Inequalities and Stratification in Contemporary SocietySummary List of QuestionsFurther Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: GenderKey Learning OutcomesOverview of the ChapterWhat is Gender?Gender Inequalities How Can We Measure Gender Equality?Women and Inequalities: The EvidenceWomen, Equality and DevelopmentWomen and Socioeconomic OutcomesWomen and PowerExplaining Female InequalityWhat About Men?Summary List of Questions Further Reading Social Divisions and Inequality: EthnicityKey Learning OutcomesOverview of the ChapterWhat is Ethnicity?Ethnic InequalitiesHow Can We Measure Ethnic Inequalities?Ethnicity and Inequalities: The EvidenceHealth InequalitiesExplaining Ethnic Inequalities Social Policy Failures Overview of Sociological ContributionsSummary List of QuestionsFurther Reading Globalization and the Global Dimensions of Inequality Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the ChapterDefining GlobalizationTheorizing GlobalizationGlobalization Debated: Is Globalization Positive or Negative? Globalisation and Economics The Global Economy Global Trade: The Power of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Global Consumerism Global MediaGlobal Politics: Global GovernanceEcological UnsustainabilityMigrationGlobal 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?SummaryList of QuestionsFurther ReadingThe Global Social Policy Arena and InequalityKey Learning OutcomesOverview of the ChapterWhat Is Global Governance?Why Do We Need Global Governance?Key Global Policy MakersPositive Global Governance The Millennium Development Goals The Focus on Health The Work of Non-governmental OrganizationsNegative Global Governance Policy Directions Development and Aid Gender Inequality Governance of Those Governing Increasing Exclusion Global Ecological Problems Global Economic IssuesGlobal ResistanceHow does Global Governance Relate to Inequality?SummaryList of QuestionsFurther ReadingSocial Policy and Its Relationship to Inequality: Facilitator or Potential Solution?Key Learning OutcomesOverview of the ChapterIntroduction to Social PolicyWelfare PolicyHow do Ideological and Political Values Impact on Inequalities?Fiscal PolicyThe Impact of the 2008 RecessionDebt AdvicePolicy to Encourage People to Take Up WorkIncreasing Social Mobility Through PolicyPoverty and State Approaches: Social PolicyPolicy, Capitalism and InequalityFiscal Policy and Financial RegulationSummaryList of QuestionsFurther ReadingSolutions to Inequality: How do we create a more equal global society? Key Learning Outcomes Overview of the ChapterWhat Is the Challenge?Is Technology the Answer?Is Social Policy the Answer?Reform of Global GovernanceAn Alternative View of PovertyStrategies to Tackle PovertyWhat About More Development and Growth?Creating Greater EqualityIdeological Change?The Future of Social InequalitySummaryList of QuestionsFurther Reading
- ISBN: 978-0-85702-917-1
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
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- Fecha Publicación: 23/10/2013
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