1st Edition
Poverty, Racism, and Sexism The Reality of Oppression in America
By Christopher B. Doob
Copyright 2021
200 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
200 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
200 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Exploring the structural causes and consequences of inequalities based on a person’s race, class, and gender, Poverty, Racism and Sexism: The Reality of Oppression in America concentrates on this formidable set of disadvantages, demonstrating how Americans are adversely affected by just one or a combination of three social factors.
Grounded in sociological thought, the text... Read more
Preface 1. Living at Risk 2. Young Disadvantaged Children 3. Adolescence: A Precarious Life 4. Inequalities of the American Education System 5. Risky Business 6. Facing Formidable Challenges 7. Initiatives for Improving Imperiled People’s Lives Conclusion: Can We Do Better?
Biography
Christopher B. Doob is a sociologist, writer, researcher, and now Emeritus Professor of Southern Connecticut State University. He has written books on introductory sociology, social problems, race and ethnicity, social inequality and social stratification, and, most recently, sports.
