Exploring Inequality: A Sociological Approach

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In Exploring Inequality: A Sociological Approach, author Jenny M. Stuber examines the socially constructed nature of our identities, the processes by which we acquire them, prejudice and privilege, and the unequal outcomes they produce within institutions. By employing both micro-level and macro-level perspectives, as well as integrating intersectional analysis in every chapter, this text provides a solid and effective framework for understanding social diversity and inequality.

The updated Second Edition features a strong introductory chapter reviewing key theories and concepts, real-world examples, social problems and their solutions, and better visuals to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of social inequality.

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Dr. Jenny Stuber is a professor of Sociology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She is an award-winning teacher, with more than 20 years of experience in the classroom. Her classroom is a dynamic space, where students discover the intellectual and professional power of sociology. She has also led students on numerous study abroad trips and has been recognized as a committed mentor of student research. Her research focuses on the cultural dimensions of socioeconomic inequality, with a particular emphasis on how social class is understood, enacted, and transformed within settings like schools and communities. Stuber has published numerous books and articles focusing on various dimensions of inequality, identity, and difference, as well as several sociology textbooks.