SOC 12050-801 Introduction to Sociology (Jones): Websites
Definitions of inequality or social inequality
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Web resources on inequality
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These web sites offer a variety of insights to social inequality.
- https://www.usa.gov/statistics Find data about the U.S., such as demographic and economic data, population, and maps.
- http://https://www.asanet.org/ American Sociological Association
Explores various topics in Sociology. - https://www.aacsnet.net/ Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology
Using Sociological Knowledge to Promote Beneficial Social Change. - Global Research.ca: Centre for Research on Globalization
Poverty and Social Inequality: The Global Research webpage publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focusing on social, economic, strategic and environmental processes.
- Income: US Census Bureau
- National Center for Children in Poverty
The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation’s leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children. NCCP uses research to inform policy and practice with the goal of ensuring positive outcomes for the next generation. We promote family-oriented solutions at the state and national levels.
- National Coalition for the Homeless
The National Coalition for the Homeless works to bring about the systemic changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness and to protect the rights of people experiencing homelessness by engaging in policy advocacy.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OECD brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to: 1) Support sustainable economic growth 2) Boost employment 3) Raise living standards 4) Maintain financial stability 5) Assist other countries' economic development and 6) Contribute to growth in world trade.
- Social Inequality Working Papers
The Russell Sage Foundation is an operating foundation directly involved in the conduct and dissemination of social science research.
- United for a Fair Economy
United for a Fair Economy is a national, independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. UFE raises awareness that concentrated wealth and power undermine the economy, corrupt democracy, deepen the racial divide, and tear communities apart.
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Congressional Research Service Report: The U.S. Income Distribution and Mobility: Trends and International Comparisons, November 2012
Congressional Research Service Report: Taxes and the Economy: An Economic Analysis of the Top Tax Rates Since 1945, September 2012
