Selected Readings From the Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality

by Tracy E. Ore

This anthology examines the social construction of race, class, gender, and sexuality and the institutional bases for these relations. While other texts discuss various forms of stratification and the impact of these on members of marginalized groups, Ore provides a thorough discussion of how such systems of stratification are formed and perpetuated and how forms of stratification are interconnected. Critical thinking questions at the end of each reading and part opening essays aid students in understanding how the material relates to their lives and how their own attitudes, actions, and perspectives may serve to perpetuate a stratified system. 13 new readings have been added focusing on the experiences of immigrants, contemporary issues in social institutions, current examples of how the media portrays events and much more.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, School, Cultural, Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Emily Giljum]

I am officially done with this book for my education class. I read it cover to cover. I cannot recommend a book that makes people feel bad for being born a certain way. There were good topics and conversations within this book, however the bad way outshines the good.

[taylor]

one of the best textbooks i've read

[Adam]

This is a fantastic book! It's a compilation of essays and it has completely influenced my views of history and inequality. There's a LOT to learn from this book. It goes well with Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" and Derrick Jensen's "The Culture of Make Believe."

[Deirdre]

Yet ANOTHER text book - this is a great one if you are needing something to make you feel guilty about being white, heterosexual or male.

[Amanda Rasche]

An amazing collection of short stories and articles from many differing points of view.

[Christina]

There are some very eye-opening chapters in this book! Unfortunately, some chapters were very redundant/patronizing and were a little difficult to read because of this.

[Kris Newman]

This is a great collection of pieces about social issues. Not my favorite, but it worked for class.

[Wendy]

Most of the articles were extremely interesting!