This book explores the experiences of stigmatized groups in the United States, Brazil, and Israel, examining how they respond to discriminatory incidents and what strategies they use to maintain their dignity. Through over 400 in-depth interviews, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of race relations and social inequality across these countries.
This book provides original evidence arguing for dignity as an indicator of public health, offering a scientific framework for measuring dignity and its social determinants. It explores how dignity varies among social groups and its implications for health and well-being.
In *Seeing Others*, Michèle Lamont argues that recognition—acknowledging people's existence and worth—is crucial for addressing social inequalities. She draws on decades of research and interviews with cultural icons to propose a politics of recognition that can complement economic reforms and foster a more inclusive society. The book offers a hopeful guide to reducing stigma and promoting social change.
This book is a collection of poems compiled for a post-pandemic world. It offers poems to soothe, revive, and inspire readers. The poems address various themes, including loneliness, grief, and the challenges of modern life. The book is part of the Poetry Pharmacy series, which aims to connect people with poetry through relatable themes and emotional resonance. It's a comforting and insightful read for those seeking solace and inspiration.
In *The Dignity of Working Men*, Michèle Lamont explores how working-class men in the United States and France construct their identities and draw social boundaries based on morality, race, class, and immigration. The book reveals how these men maintain dignity through alternative definitions of success and how they perceive different social groups. Lamont's research highlights the differences in cultural membership and inequality across these societies.
Michele Lamont is a Professor of Sociology and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and a pioneer of cultural and comparative sociology. Her new book, Seeing Others: How to Redefine Worth in a Divided World, argues that we have lived for too long with the neoliberal idea that our worth is defined by our wealth and our achievements and calls for a new way of thinking about how we value ourselves and others. Joining Michele in conversation is Sophie McBain, associate editor at the New Statesman and award-winning writer whose work has focused on issues such as the psychology of the individual and how its wider impact is felt across society.
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