Limiting inequality through interaction: The end(s) of gender
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It is argued that interactional process play a key role in defining beliefs which imply male superiority, and methods of undermining forces which encourage gender inequality are analysed as part of process to present a utopian vision of ending the gender issue. A concept which acknowledges the continuation of sex categorisation, whilst seeking to limit inequality is considered to be the most realistic solution to the gender problem.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 2000
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Reducing income and wealth inequality: Real utopian proposals
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The distribution of large stakeholder grants to citizens who reach the age of majority is one of three suggestions for the development of a capitalist society with more egalitarian distribution of wealth. Market socialism, based on egalitarian stockownership distribution, and unconditional universal basic income are presented as other institutional models for the distribution of standards of living.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 2000
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Inequality in social capital
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Issues concerning inequality of socioeconomic standings among social groups are discussed. It is argued that inequality in social capital can mainly be attributed to structural limitations and the normative behaviour of social interactions.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 2000
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