Social Divisions and Later Life

Social Divisions and Later Life
Author: Gilleard, Chris
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 144733860X

As the population ages, this book reveals how divides that are apparent through childhood and working life change and are added to in later life. Two internationally renowned experts in ageing look beyond longstanding factors like class, gender and ethnicity to explore new social divisions, including contrasting states of physical fitness and mental health. They show how differences in health and frailty are creating fresh inequalities in later life, with significant implications for the future of our ageing societies. This accessible overview of social divisions is essential reading for those interested in the sociology of ageing and its differences, diversities and inequalities.

Social Divisions and Later Life

Social Divisions and Later Life
Author: Chris Gilleard
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447338626

As the population ages, this book reveals how divides that are apparent through childhood and working life change and are added to in later life. Two internationally renowned experts in ageing look beyond longstanding factors like class, gender and ethnicity to explore new social divisions, including contrasting states of physical fitness and mental health. They show how differences in health and frailty are creating fresh inequalities in later life, with significant implications for the future of our ageing societies. This accessible overview of social divisions is essential reading for those interested in the sociology of ageing and its differences, diversities and inequalities.

Understanding Social Divisions

Understanding Social Divisions
Author: Shaun Best
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2005-03-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780761942979

Introduction Placing Myself in the Social Divisions Class Division Disability and Mental Illness Race, Racism and Ethnic Diversity Gender and Sexuality State Sponsored Social Divisions Conclusions.

Social Divisions 4 edition

Social Divisions 4 edition
Author: Payne, Geoff
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2020-04-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447355121

Revised, restructured and updated to reflect the latest data and debates, this new edition of the widely-used, classic textbook offers students an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Written by internationally known sociologists and experts, the book: • addresses a wide range of social divisions and inequalities in novel ways, with added chapters on education and age; • provides a framework for understanding contemporary social inequalities and diversities, and how they inter-relate; • lends itself to teaching in a range of contexts with the potential to dip into particular chapters for different modules, or to use the book in a more extensive way for one particular module; • features signposting through the material, as well as key points, discussion questions and selected further readings for each chapter. This clearly-written volume presents a structured and critical guide to a core field that cuts across disciplines. It is an invaluable introduction and source book for students taking social inequalities and diversity modules in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Education and Health Studies. The previous editions of this work was published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Social Class in Later Life

Social Class in Later Life
Author: Formosa, Marvin
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-01-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447320573

Social class in later life: Power, identity and lifestyle provides the most up-to-date collection of new and emerging research relevant to contemporary debates on the relationship between class, culture, and later life.

Reshaping Social Life

Reshaping Social Life
Author: Sarah Irwin
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2005
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780415339377

Through analysis of key areas of social life, Irwin breaks with convention and develops a conceptual and analytical perspective of social change, focusing on relationality, context and interdependence.

Intersections of Ageing, Gender and Sexualities

Intersections of Ageing, Gender and Sexualities
Author: King, Andrew
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447333020

With an increasingly diverse ageing population, we need to expand our understanding of how social divisions intersect to affect outcomes in later life. This edited collection examines ageing, gender, and sexualities from multidisciplinary and geographically diverse perspectives and looks at how these factors combine with other social divisions to affect experiences of ageing. It draws on theory and empirical data to provide both conceptual knowledge and clear ‘real-world’ illustrations. The book includes section introductions to guide the reader through the debates and ideas and a glossary offering clear definitions of key terms and concepts.

Social Inequality

Social Inequality
Author: Louise Warwick-Booth
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1446293114

"What makes this book stand out for me is that, as well as being theoretically informed and clearly written, its structure lends itself unmistakeably to teaching... If our aim is to teach truly engaged students, it should be our job to provide truly engaging materials. This is what you will find with this particular book. It will help to inform your disciplinary teaching of social inequality across the social sciences and it will provide a solid basis for your seminar work with students." - Helen Jones, Higher Education Academy "Warwick-Booth has provided a highly readable introductory text that will be accessible to everyone interested in this area of study, and I highly recommend it for those embarking on studies of social inequality." - LSE Review of Books 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.

Social Division

Social Division
Author: Alan Carling
Publisher: Verso
Total Pages: 460
Release: 1991
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780860915065

Social divisions are systematic social inequalities which are frequently regarded as unjust, and are fateful in the lives of individuals.