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Disability and social stratification.

R Jenkins1

  • 1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University College, Swansea.

The British Journal of Sociology
|December 1, 1991
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Sociology has overlooked disability, yet it significantly impacts social stratification. This study argues disability is linked to social class and independently shapes societal hierarchies, including factors like status and citizenship.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Social Stratification Studies

Background:

  • Sociology has historically neglected the study of disability.
  • Disability is a significant social factor often overlooked in stratification research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the neglect of disability in sociology.
  • To establish the relationship between disability and social class.
  • To analyze disability as an independent factor in social stratification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
  • Analysis of material from diverse sources.
  • Case study focusing on mental handicap research.

Main Results:

  • Disability is demonstrably linked to social class.

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  • Disability independently contributes to social stratification.
  • Non-class factors like social status and citizenship are crucial in stratification.

    • Conclusions:

    • Disability is a critical, yet understudied, element in social stratification.
    • Future research must integrate disability into analyses of social class and societal hierarchies.
    • Social status and citizenship are key determinants in modern stratification systems.