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Disability and social stratification.
- Source :
- British Journal of Sociology; Dec91, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p557-580, 24p
- Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- This paper suggests that, for a variety of reasons, the sociology of social stratification -- and, as a consequence, mainstream sociology more generally -- has neglected the topic of disability. Using material drawn from a range of sources, it is argued that disability is related in definite ways to social class. Further, it is also argued that disability must be considered as a factor contributing to the production and reproduction of stratification in its own right, independently of class relations. These arguments are further advanced in the course of a more detailed consideration of research evidence concerned with mental handicap. The paper ends with a consideration of the role of non-class factors -- specifically social status and citizenship -- in the stratification systems of modern industrial societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00071315
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Sociology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6793039
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/591447