Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-180) and index.
Introduction -- What is social inequality? -- What does identity have to do with inequality? -- How does identity contribute to the reproduction of inequality? -- How is identity used to resist inequality? -- What is the relationship between micro and macro inequality?
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"We may think we control our own destinies, but who we are, how we think, what we feel, and how we act are shaped by multiple, intersecting identities that have different amounts of power and value in our society. Being Unequal explores how identity categories associated with race, class, gender, and sexuality help shape inequality ... argues that identities matter because they are a critical part of a complex social process in which everyday interactions contribute to larger systems of structural inequality. By recognizing the links between identity and inequality, Being Unequal also highlights the power of collective action to resist and oppose domination and exploitation."--Provided by publisher.