This text introduces students to the main forms of social division and difference that characterise contemporary society.







Introduces sociological perspectives on social divisions and differences.

Draws on examples mainly from the UK and the US.

Uses ideas of citizenship and social justice to analyse social divisions.

Looks at the inter-relationship between various social divisions and differences.

Forms part of a four-book series on sociology and society.





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