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On Boundaries.

Authors :
Epstein, Cynthia Fuchs
Source :
Sociological Forum; Mar2010, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p148-160, 13p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

In this essay, I discuss the consequences of establishing boundaries and categories and the consequences for peoples, the need to consider insider and outsider categories in the sociological endeavor, and some of the current problems in our society that have been revealed by research and the communication of boundary research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
SOCIAL boundaries
GEOGRAPHIC boundaries
CULTURAL boundaries
SOCIAL capital
SOCIAL problems
INTERPERSONAL relations
SOCIAL psychology

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Language :
English
ISSN :
08848971
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sociological Forum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48193298
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1573-7861.2009.01162.x
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