Identity and Belonging

With case studies to ground the discussion and clear and accessible language, the authors have produced a lively and engaging introduction to the sociological study of identities and belonging. - Steph Lawler, Reader in Sociology, University of York, UK Having taught social sciences for about 20 years, I have long been looking for a good introduction to concepts of identity and belonging. This new book brings my search to an end. - Catriona Elder, Associate Professor in Sociology, University of Sydney, Australia Given its comprehensive coverage of concepts of identity and belonging, along with "real world" case studies with which to ground these, this is the ideal text to effectively engage students enrolled on a module which focuses on identity and culture in a social world. - Stephen Handsley, De Montfort University, UK

Kate Huppatz is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Mary Hawkins is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Science and Psychology at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Amie Matthews is a Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.

1. Introduction; Mary Hawkins, Kate Huppatz and Amie Matthews 2. Ethnicity; Mary Hawkins 3. Social Class; Tracey Jenson 4. Gender; Kate Huppatz 5. Sexuality; Scott McKinnon and Andrew Gormon-Murray 6. Youth; Amie Matthews 7. Households and Neighbourhoods; Emma Power 8. Nation; Tim Rowse 9. Religion; Alphia Possamai-Inesedy 10. Migration; Mary Hawkins 11. Work; Kate Huppatz 12. Leisure; Amie Matthews 13. Consumption; Joanne Finkelstein and Melissa Johnson Morgan 14. Philippa Collin; Digital Media Epilogue.