Embodying the Social - Constructions of Difference

This book opens the series with a consideration of the social construction of social difference. Taking the body as the point of departure, it deals with the processes through which social problems and social inequalities are constructed. In particular, it examines the shifting ways in which our ideas about issues such as 'disability', 'race' and ethnicity, and sexuality influence the development of social policies.

List of contents

Introduction John Clarke and Esther Saraga,The Open University 1. The Social Construction of Social Problems John Clarke and Allan Cochrane, The Open University 2. A Suitable Case for Treatment? Constructions of Disability Gordon Hughes, The Open University 3. Welfare and the Social Construction of 'Race' Gail Lewis,The Open University 4. Abnormal, Unnatural and Immoral? The Social Construction of Sexualities Esther Saraga, The Open University 5. Review Esther Saraga, The Open University

About the author

Esther Saraga

Summary

In the SOCIAL POLICY: WELFARE, POWER AND DIVERSITY series. Considers the social construction of social difference, dealing with the processes through which social problems and inequalities are constructed. Also examines the shifting ways in which ideas about issues such as disability and sexuality influence the development of social policies.

Product details

• Assisted by: Esther Saraga (Editor), Saraga Esther (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.02.1998
• EAN: 9780415181327
• ISBN: 978-0-415-18132-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 410 g
• Series: Social Policy: Welfare, Power and Diversity
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, Personal & public health, Health & personal development, Social Work, Social issues & processes, Social and ethical issues, Medical Sociology, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Personal and public health / health education