Research in Social Stratification and Mobility
Research in Social Stratification and Mobility by Robert Althauser, published by JAI Press in October 1995, is a comprehensive collection of 12 articles that delve into various aspects of social science and sociology. This edition, written in English and spanning 352 pages, presents a detailed examination of social classes and economic disparity, focusing on critical issues affecting mobility within these frameworks.
Readers will find insightful discussions on topics such as the earning consequences of employment instability among minority men, as well as a comparative analysis of men’s and women’s social mobility. The book also explores gender differences in promotion opportunities in the U.S. and Norway, alongside racial disparities in access to temporary jobs for young workers in the U.S. This collection provides a thorough exploration of the complexities surrounding social stratification and mobility, making it a valuable resource for those interested in these pressing social issues.
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Comprises 12 articles which cover, inter alia, the earning consequences of employment instability among minority men; a comparison of the different characteristics of men’s and women’s social mobility; gender differences in promotion in the U.S. and Norway, and the racial differences in access to “stopgap” jobs of young workers in the U.S.
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