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Gaining Power and Control through Diversity and Group Affiliation
Rick A. Houser, MaryAnna Domokos-Cheng Ham
Book Code: H697
ISBN: 0-89789-697-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-89789-697-9
176 pages, tables
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 4/30/2004
List Price: $87.95 (UK Sterling Price: £49.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: This volume investigates why humans have felt the need to demonstrate power throughout history. It addresses how those from less powerful groups have struggled to gain power and how their group affiliations have helped them to do so. This book also shows that humans seek to control and have power over others. Consequently, hierarchies are developed and characteristics are applied to differentiate those who are in or out of power. The authors take an honest and systematic approach to the difficult, but relevant issue of minority groups. Houser and Ham present a historical perspective for each minority group and show how they have lacked power and control. They discuss the current status of each group's affiliation and power. Examples from specific cases are used to illustrate how power can be gained and how discrimination still exists. The volume concludes by discussing how group affiliation can be used to gain power. This unique book will be valuable to those interested in psychology, sociology, and education.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Theories of Power through Group Affiliation: Social Identity and Related Theories
  • Gender and Power
  • Socioeconomic Status and Power
  • Religion and Power
  • Educational Background and Power
  • Race/Ethnicity and Power
  • Disability and Power
  • Sexual Orientation-Lesbian and Gay Identity and Power
  • Multiple Group Identities and an Integrated Social Identity
LC Card Number: 2003062431
LCC Class: HM716
Dewey Class: 305
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