This subject examines the construction of class in contemporary society and the various cultural, social and economic processes involved. Sociological constructions of class are contrasted with 'popular' images and those perpetuated in the media, including representations of class in literature, film and on T.V. Attention is also given to the relationship between class and alternative sources differentiation, identity and action such as citizenship, gender, race, ethnicity and consumption. A final section focuses on current debates concerning the continuing relevance of "class" to any understanding of late twentieth century societies.
HD/FL
One session
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- conceptualising class and status. - contemporary forms of class analysis. - conventional and alternative measures of social class. - class formation and social mobility. - class consciousness and action. - class and social identity. - restratification of contemporary society and the critique of class analysis.
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