Sociology of inequalities.

Summary The question of inequality (class, economic status, gender, ethno-racial), defined as a difference in access to social goods deemed unjustified, is at the heart of sociology.This handbook aims to offer the most complete assessment possible of sociological work and knowledge on the subject, and to open up avenues of reflection on the field: what is the genesis of the notion of inequality? Why are inequalities transmitted and reproduced? What are the respective roles of the family, the education system and the public authorities? How and to what extent does the state succeed in correcting the initial inequalities between social groups? The book is illustrated by numerous international examples and original figures. Supplements are available in the "digital resources" section. The book is illustrated with numerous international examples and original figures.