Handbook of the Social Psychology of Inequality [Paperback]

This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of social psychological research on inequality for a graduate student and professional audience. Drawing on all of the major theoretical traditions in sociological social psychology, its chapters demonstrate the relevance of social psychological processes to this central sociological concern. Each chapter in the volume has a distinct substantive focus, but the chapters will also share common emphases on: The unique contributions of sociological social psychology The historical roots of social psychological concepts and theories in classic sociological writings The complementary and conflicting insights that derive from different social psychological traditions in sociology. This Handbook is of interest to graduate students preparing for careers in social psychology or in inequality, professional sociologists and university/college libraries.

Preface.- Introduction.- Section I. Orienting Perspectives and Concepts.- Chapter 1. Status: Cecilia L. Ridgeway and Sandra Nakagawa.- Chapter 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Power and Resource Inequality; Shane Thye and Will Kalkhoff.- Chapter 3. Stigma and Social Inequality; Bruce G. Link, Jo C. Phelan, and Mark Hatzenbeuhler.- Chapter 4. Inequality: A Matter of Justice?; Karen A. Hegtvedt and Deena Isom.- Chapter 5. Intersectionality; Judith A. Howard and Daniel G. Renfrow.- Section II. Creating, Reproducing, and Resisting Inequality.- chapter 6. Constructing Difference; Amy C. Wilkins, Stefanie Mollborn and Bor?ka B?.- Chapter 7. Dramaturgy and Dominance; Michael Schwalbe and Heather Shay.- Chapter 8. Language and Talk; Jocelyn A. Hollander and Miriam J. Abelson.- Chapter 9. Social Capital and Inequality: The Significance of Social Connections; Karen S. Cook.- Chapter 10. Social Justice and Local Systems of Interpersonal Influence; Noah E. Friedkin.- Chapter 11. Theoretical and Substantive Approaches to Socialization and Inequality in Social(