The Meaning of Difference focuses on the social construction of difference as it operates in American formulations of race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class, sexual orientation, and disability. The conceptual structure of this text-reader comes from four framework essays addressing the construction of difference, the experience of difference, the social meaning of difference, and social action that might bridge differences. Each framework essay is followe… More >>
This book was like brand new. It came in a matter of days and was better than I expected.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book gives a very broad and encompassing look at many of the topics that contribute to and affect diversity and differences in America today.
Rating: 4 / 5
A good book. Gives all sides to Diversity issues and is coupled with many first hand articles that are very interesting. Definetly worth a read if you’re interested in issues of diversity.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very interesting book, great perspective from lots of different authors on diverse social issues such a racial inequality, gender, and sexual orientation. The framework essays are also particularly interesting – I highly recommend it for anyone interested in sociological issues!
Rating: 5 / 5
I like the way they divide the readings the way they did. It makes it easy and less boring to read
Rating: 4 / 5