Women without Class: Girls, Race, and Identity
by Julie Bettie
In Women without Class, Julie Bettie investigates how working-class girls navigate race, class, and identity in high school settings. Her ethnographic approach uncovers the complex ways social hierarchies impact young women's sense of self and belonging, offering critical insights into inequality and education.
About This Book
Women without Class examines the experiences of girls from diverse racial and class backgrounds in a California high school. The book highlights how social divisions influence their identities and aspirations.
Julie Bettie draws on ethnographic research to illustrate the intersections of race, class, and gender in shaping young women's lives. It challenges traditional views of class by incorporating racial and cultural factors.
The study reveals how schools perpetuate inequalities, affecting girls' educational outcomes and future opportunities. Bettie's analysis provides a nuanced understanding of identity formation in diverse communities.
Through detailed observations, the book underscores the importance of recognizing multiple axes of oppression in sociological research on youth and education.
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