Enriching the Sociological Imagination

Enriching the Sociological Imagination
Author: Rhonda F. Levine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2016-01-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317260406

Since the 1960s, radical sociology has had far more influence on mainstream sociology than many observers imagine. This book pairs seminal articles with new reflective essays written by the founders of progressive sociology, including Fred Block, Edna Bonacich, Samuel Bowles, Herbert Gintis, Val Burris, G. William Domhoff, Richard Flacks, Harvey Molotch, Goran Therborn, and Erik Olin Wright. The book highlights the wider impact of radical sociology and shows how the work of these and other writers has continued to influence sociology's continuing interest in capitalism, class, race, gender, power, and progressive social change. It also describes future directions for a critical sociology relevant to a multicultural and global world.

Social Class and Stratification

Social Class and Stratification
Author: Rhonda F. Levine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2006
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780742546325

Bringing together the classic statements on social stratification, this collection offers the most significant contributions to ongoing debates on the nature of race, class, and gender inequality.

Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems

Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems
Author: Bernard S Phillips
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-12-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317262883

On the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, the 'bureaucratic ethos' that he described continues to define our world more than ever before. In Bureaucratic Culture and Escalating World Problems eleven contributors systematically continue and develop Mills' broad vision of the scientific method. They analyse escalating bureaucratic barriers that prevent us from solving our many pressing social, environmental, and economic problems.

Reproductive Labor

Reproductive Labor
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2024-02-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

What is Reproductive Labor Reproductive labor or work is often associated with care giving and domestic housework roles including cleaning, cooking, child care, and the unpaid domestic labor force. The term has taken on a role in feminist philosophy and discourse as a way of calling attention to how women in particular are assigned to the domestic sphere, where the labor is reproductive and thus uncompensated and unrecognized in a capitalist system. These theories have evolved as a parallel of histories focusing on the entrance of women into the labor force in the 1970s, providing an intersectionalist approach that recognizes that women have been a part of the labor force since before their incorporation into mainstream industry if reproductive labor is considered. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Reproductive labor Chapter 2: Feminist economics Chapter 3: Marxist feminism Chapter 4: Socialist feminism Chapter 5: Materialist feminism Chapter 6: Silvia Federici Chapter 7: Migrant domestic workers Chapter 8: Family economics Chapter 9: Selma James Chapter 10: Rhacel Parreñas Chapter 11: Care work Chapter 12: Wages for housework Chapter 13: Filipino domestic helpers in Canada Chapter 14: Women migrant workers from developing countries Chapter 15: Feminist interpretations of the Early Modern witch trials Chapter 16: Mariarosa Dalla Costa Chapter 17: Immaterial labor Chapter 18: Feminist urbanism Chapter 19: Feminism of the 99% Chapter 20: Caliban and the Witch Chapter 21: Women and migration (II) Answering the public top questions about reproductive labor. (III) Real world examples for the usage of reproductive labor in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Reproductive Labor.

Marxist Feminism

Marxist Feminism
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2024-08-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Why is "Marxist Feminism" essential within the "Political Science" series? This book is your gateway to understanding how Marxism and feminism intersect to address issues of class, gender oppression, and social change. It provides an in-depth exploration of how these two powerful frameworks combine to critique and transform society. By reading this book, you will gain critical insights into the ways that economic and gender inequalities are intertwined and how they can be addressed through a Marxist feminist lens. 1-Marxist Feminism-Introduction to the core principles and key debates in Marxist feminism. 2-Socialist Feminism-Explores how socialist feminism bridges Marxist and feminist theory. 3-Materialist Feminism-Examines how material conditions shape gender and class oppression. 4-Feminist Movements and Ideologies-Overview of global feminist movements and their ideologies. 5-Feminist Political Theory-Discusses feminist approaches to political theory and their Marxist connections. 6-Marxist Schools of Thought-Overview of different Marxist theories relevant to feminist analysis. 7-Wages for Housework-Analyzes the campaign for recognizing domestic labor as economically valuable. 8-Marxism and the Oppression of Women-Explores how Marxist theory addresses gender oppression. 9-Immaterial Labor-Discusses the role of non-physical labor in capitalist economies and its gendered implications. 10-Reproductive Labor-Examines the economic and social significance of reproductive work. 11-Alexandra Kollontai-Highlights the contributions of Kollontai to Marxist feminist thought. 12-Critical Criminology-Discusses how Marxist feminism critiques traditional criminology. 13-Silvia Federici-Focuses on Federici's work on the intersection of capitalism, gender, and labor. 14-Heidi Hartmann-Analyzes Hartmann's theory of the 'unhappy marriage' of Marxism and feminism. 15-Rosemary Hennessy-Explores Hennessy's work on capitalism, culture, and feminist theory. 16-Lise Vogel-Discusses Vogel's analysis of social reproduction within a Marxist feminist framework. 17-Historical Materialism-Explores how historical materialism informs feminist analysis of society. 18-Feminist Urbanism-Examines how feminist theory critiques urban spaces and their design. 19-Feminism of the 99%-Discusses the global movement advocating for an inclusive, anti-capitalist feminism. 20-Caliban and the Witch-Analyzes the historical roots of capitalist exploitation and gender oppression. 21-The Traffic in Women-Explores the political economy of sex and gender relations in capitalism. By investing in "Marxist Feminism," you are not merely acquiring a book; you are gaining access to a transformative understanding of how class and gender intersect in shaping our world. This knowledge is indispensable for anyone committed to social justice and eager to explore the possibilities of systemic change through a Marxist feminist perspective.

When Race Meets Class

When Race Meets Class
Author: Rhonda Levine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429648723

A rare, 15-year ethnography, this book follows the lives of individual, low-income African American youth from the beginning of high school into their early adult years. Levine shows how their interaction and experience with multiple institutions (family, school, community) and individuals (parents, friends, teachers, coaches, strangers) shape their hopes, fears, aspirations, and worldviews. The intersectionality of their social identities—how race, class, and gender come together to influence how they come to think about who they are—influences many behaviors that directly contradict their stated aspirations. Affected, too, by limited access to resources, these youths often take a path profoundly different from their stated values and life goals. Levine explores the volatility and constraints underlying their decision-making and behaviors. The book reveals the critical junctures and turning points shaping life trajectories, challenging many long-held assumptions about the persistence of racial inequality by offering new insights on the educational and occupational barriers facing young African Americans.

Paradigm Lost

Paradigm Lost
Author: Stanley Aronowitz
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2002
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780816632947

With increasing globalization, the meaning and role of the nation-state are in flux. At the same time, state theory, which might help to explain such a trend, has fallen victim to the general decline of radical movements, particularly the crisis in Marxism. This volume seeks to enrich and complicate current political debates by bringing state theory back to the fore and assessing its relevance to the social phenomena and thought of our day. Throughout, it becomes clear that, whether confronting the challenges of postmodern and neo-institutionalist theory or the crisis of the welfare state and globalization, state theory still has great analytical and strategic value.

Collaborative Reform and Other Improbable Dreams

Collaborative Reform and Other Improbable Dreams
Author: Marilyn Johnston-Parsons
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2000-02-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780791444665

Examines Professional Development Schools, or "teaching schools," and the myriad complex issues, from policy to personnel, that surround their operation.

Handbook of Public Sociology

Handbook of Public Sociology
Author: Vincent Jeffries
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2009-07-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 074256648X

Public sociology—an approach to sociology that aims to communicate with and actively engage wider audiences—has been one of the most widely discussed topics in the discipline in recent years. The Handbook of Public Sociology presents a comprehensive look at every facet of public sociology in theory and practice. It pays particular attention to how public sociology can complement more traditional types of sociological practice to advance both the analytical power of the discipline and its ability to benefit society. The volume features contributions from a stellar list of authors, including several past presidents of the American Sociological Association such as Michael Burawoy, a leading proponent of public sociology. The first two sections of the Handbook of Public Sociology look at public sociology in relation to the other three types of practice—professional, policy, and critical—with an emphasis on integrating the four types into a holistic model of theory and practice. Subsequent sections focus on issues like teaching public sociology at various levels, case studies in the application of public sociology, and the role of public sociology in special fields in the discipline. The concluding chapter by Michael Burawoy, a past president of the American Sociological Association and a leading proponent of public sociology, addresses current debates surrounding public sociology and presents a constructive vision for the future that embraces and improves upon all four types of sociology. The Handbook of Public Sociology with its examination not only of public sociology but also of how it can enhance and complement other types of practice, transcends differences in the field and will appeal to a wide range of academics, students, and practitioners.

A Quarter Century of Community Psychology

A Quarter Century of Community Psychology
Author: Tracey A. Revenson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2002-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780306467295

This work contains original research from the first 25 years of the American Journal of Community Psychology, selected to reflect community psychology's rich tradition of theory, empirical research, action, and innovative methods. This volume will be of interest to community mental health workers, social science and social work researchers, health care professionals, policymakers, and educators in the fields of community and preventative psychology.