Explore the transformative concepts of selfhood in 'The Sociology of Identity'. This enlightening book by Wayne H. Brekhus delves into the intricate ways individuals perceive and express their identities amidst diverse social frameworks and cultural settings. Covering essential themes such as authenticity, multidimensionality, and mobility, it provides an essential sociology perspective on identity formation in our interconnected world. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone keen to understand the dynamics of identity, this comprehensive resource blends rigorous academic theory with real-world examples from ethnography and current events. Discover how societal structures influence personal identities and how collective movements embody and reshape these identities. This essential read offers a pathway to comprehend the social implications of identity, power, and privilege within modern society. With 208 pages of insightful content, this brand new edition is published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) and is perfect for those studying sociology, social studies, or the psychology of identity. Shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509534814
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


Description:
How do people think about their identities? How do they express themselves individually and as part of collective groups, social movements, organizations, neighborhoods, or nations? Identity has important consequences for how we organize our lives, wield social power, and produce and reproduce privilege and marginality. In this lively and engaging book, Wayne H. Brekhus explores the sociology of identity and its social consequences through three conceptual themes: authenticity, multidimensionality, and mobility. Drawing on vivid examples from ethnography, current events, and everyday life, he offers an approach to identity that goes beyond the individual and demonstrates how social groups privilege, flag, and shape identitiesOffering an insightful overview of the sociological approaches to understanding social identity in a multicultural, globalized world, The Sociology of Identity will be a welcome resource for students and scholars of identity, and anyone interested in the social and cultural character of the self.