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Sociology’s Role in Responding to Inequality: Introduction to the Special Collection

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Inequality has long been a central focus of sociological research, but some argue that sociology as a discipline has actually done little to reduce inequality in society. This special collection asks whether sociology, and the social sciences generally, have more to offer. Two main articles make the case, the first by exploring the potential of sociology to move from framing inequality to examining responses to inequality and the second by laying out six pathways through which social science research can contribute to inequality reduction. These articles will be followed by a series of commentaries.

Source: Socius Sociological Research for a Dynamic World

DOI: 10.1177/23780231211020201

Author: Adam Gamoran

Institution: William Thomas Grant Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700