KEY ISSUES IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

Book Details

• Author: Thurston Domina, Benjamin G. Gibbs, Lisa Nunn, Andrew Penner (Eds)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613214

• Pages: 322

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 20-04-2023

About the Book

Key Issues in the Sociology of Education offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of how education functions as both a reflection and a shaper of societal structures. Edited by prominent scholars—Thurston Domina, Benjamin G. Gibbs, Lisa Nunn, and Andrew Penner—this volume bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies to provide an in-depth understanding of the intersection between education and social stratification.

This book begins with foundational theoretical perspectives and expands into detailed discussions of student experiences across gender, race, class, immigration status, and sexual identity. It scrutinizes educational institutions, curricula, policies, discipline practices, and the sociological implications of school choice and tracking. Each chapter is grounded in contemporary research and enriched by illustrative case studies, making complex sociological theories accessible and applicable.

The content is organized into three core parts:

Part 1: Theoretical Orientations in the Sociology of Education

• The growth of schooling globally

• Schools as compensatory, neutral, or exacerbatory institutions in social stratification

Part 2: Student Experiences in Education

• Gender inequality and student experiences

• Racial dynamics in education

• Experiences of immigrant and first-generation students

• Social class, peer influence, and identity formation

• Case studies on sexualities and racialized achievement

Part 3: Schools and Educational Organizations

• Curriculum design and textbook impact

• Secondary school tracking systems

• Special education and inequality

• Discipline practices in schools

• Institutional segregation by race and income

• Educational leadership and reform

• Higher education’s link to labor markets

• Case studies from elite academic institutions and cross-sectoral education models

About the Editors

• Thurston Domina (UNC Chapel Hill): Specializes in education policy and its role in social inequality.

• Benjamin G. Gibbs (Brigham Young University): Focuses on life-course inequality and adolescent development.

• Lisa Nunn (University of San Diego): Author of Defining Student Success and an expert in the sociology of student transitions.

• Andrew Penner (UC Irvine): Researches social categorization and inequality using large-scale educational data.

This book is ideal for students and scholars in sociology of education, educational policy, social stratification, and critical issues in schooling. It offers both a foundational understanding and a thought-provoking critique of how education shapes and is shaped by the larger social world.

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