Synopses & Reviews
In the 1970s and 1980s, identities seemed to be 'fixed' through categories of class, 'race', ethnicity, gender, sexualities and religion. These days we have begun to recognise the diversity, fragmentation and fluidity of identities, but how do we create and shape our own? The book shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth. It draws on diverse traditions from Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as more recent traditions of critical theory and post-structuralism, and will be of interest to sociology, politics, social work, philosophy and cultural studies students.
Review
This exciting, accessible and wide-ranging text offers new perspectives on how we think about ourselves. Essential reading for all those interested in identities, it provides a unique introduction to social theory. Professor Mary Maynard, Head of Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York
Synopsis
Until recent decades, identities seemed to be 'fixed' or 'socially constructed' through categories of class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexualities, and religion as they were passed from one generation to the next. These days, we are much more able to c
Synopsis
This book shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth, enabling them to come to terms with the complexities of their lived identities in a post-modern globalised world.
About the Author
Victor Jeleniewski Seidler, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths, University of London