Full Description
Sociology and Social Justice contributes to a much-needed conversation on the relevance and necessity for sociologists to play an influential role in addressing the many social justice concerns of the 21st century.Using contextual global sociology, Sociology and Social Justice explores:* historic and contemporary sites and contexts around the world* sociological insights on topics ranging from social movements, to cyber space.* International struggles, processes, and outcomesWritten by distinguished international scholars, this is an essential text for those looking at issues of: Human Rights, Public Sociology, Democratization, Gender, and Globalization.A collection of brilliant essays by international scholar-activists, examining concepts and practices from diverse contexts. A must-read for anyone interested in using their teaching, research and action to build a more just society.Mary Romero, Professor of Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, Arizona State UniversityThis volume superbly conceptualises and contextualises social justice in and for our global age. The stellar cast of sociologists connect concepts to practices and outline the challenges we face, as well as providing necessary responses.Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor of Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies, University of SussexThis impressive collection reinvigorates the criticality of the social in sociology. It reconceptualises social justice as a centre of sociological action. The book reminds us that it is not enough for sociology to offer insights, it must take the lead in championing change at the global, national, and local levels. Maggie Walter, Professor of Sociology, University of TasmaniaThis is an excellent set of chapters bringing to the fore new perspectives on the social injustices and inequalities facing a world in crisis. The book is theoretically and empirically rigorous and integrates compelling scenarios from various parts of the world.Kammila Naidoo, Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg
Contents
Chapter 1Justice in the 21st Century - Margaret AbrahamPART I: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DEMOCRATIZATIONChapter 2: A New Sociology for New Social Movements - Michael BurawoyChapter 3: The Twilight of Liberal Democracy Inequality in Capitalist Post- Democratic Societies - Edgardo LanderChapter 4: Discourses on Social Justice, Democratization and Inequalities in India - Sujata Patel & Vishal JadhavChapter 5: Visual Art the Revolution: Gender Struggles in Cairo's Murals and Graffiti - Mona AbazaPART II: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTSChapter 6: Gendering Human Rights' in the Context of Public Sociology - Nira Yuval-DavisChapter 7: Poverty and Constitutional Rights - Monica PintoChapter 8: Contesting Gendered Rights and Entitlements in Southern Africa: Contemporary African Feminist Challenges - Patricia McFaddenChapter 9: Beyond Charters and Conventions: Human Rights Through the Lens of Social Justice and Peace - Bandana PurkayasthaPART III: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITIESChapter 10: Equal Schools and Hungry Markets: Sociology's Troubled Role in the Changing Global Struggle for Social Justice in Education - Raewyn ConnellChapter 11: Apple, Foxconn Production and the New Form of Labor Use in China - Pun Ngai, Jenny Chan & Mark SeldenChapter 12: Social and Economic Inequalities: Reflections on the Brazilian Experience with Solidarity Economy - Paul SingerChapter 13: Public Sociology: The Sociology that Overcomes Inequalities - Marta SolerChapter 14: The Breakdown of Normality and the Practice of Citizenship: Negotiation Resistance and Exit - Evangelia Tastsoglou
