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A post-liberal theory of stratification.
Michelle Jackson1, David B Grusky1
1Stanford University.
The British Journal of Sociology
|October 13, 2018
Summary
Liberal theory overlooks downward mobility in modern economies. New research suggests these systems foster group conflict and political mobilization, challenging individualistic interpretations and paving the way for a Marxisant inequality future.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics
Background:
- The dominant liberal theory of stratification inadequately explains downward mobility and wage loss in contemporary industrial societies.
- This theory assumes individuals interpret personal failures individualistically, ignoring broader societal impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge the assumptions of liberal stratification theory.
- To propose a new theoretical framework that accounts for group formation and political mobilization driven by socioeconomic inequality.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of existing stratification theories.
- Examination of recent sociological and political developments in late-industrial societies.
Main Results:
- Late-industrial stratification systems generate solidary groups, not just individual failures.
- These groups are increasingly engaged in zero-sum contests, mobilized by political actors.
- This contrasts sharply with the individualized, non-conflictual model predicted by liberal theory.
Conclusions:
- A new post-liberal theory of stratification is needed.
- This theory must incorporate the dynamics of group formation, political mobilization, and conflict.
- Understanding these forces is crucial for analyzing contemporary socioeconomic inequality.
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