The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships

Contemporary racism sexism and heterosexism increasingly rely on less overt forms of discrimination that preserve protect and mask the power of the dominant group. This creates all manner of issues for people of color women and LGBTQ+ folks who must navigate a culture that increasingly sees discrimination and inequality as less severe or less pervasive than it was in the past. Indeed despite the multitude of legal social and political advances made by these groups inequality continues to persist but often in a more subtle covert and invisible manner. The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships discusses the subtle ways racism sexism homophobia and heterosexism persist in an era where many believe such inequalities are in the past and provides a comprehensive understanding of what inequality looks like in the contemporary world. Furthermore the book examines how this inequality is reproduced in our everyday relationships. Covering topics such as discrimination and workplace relationships this reference work is ideal for sociologists psychologists human resource professionals academicians scholars researchers practitioners instructors and students.