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  British Journal of SociologyVolume 51 Issue 4, Pages 663 - 679 Published Online: 15 Dec 2003 © 2010 London School of Economics and Political Science
Abstract | References | Full Text: PDF (Size: 156K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Class analysis from a normative perspective* Copyright © 2000 London School of Economics and Political Science KEYWORDS Class analysis • equality • opportunity • social mobility • social stratification • social justice ABSTRACT
Distinguishing between an explanatory and a normative interest in social stratification, this paper considers the relation between class analysis and the value of equality. Starting from the familiar distinction between (in) equality of position and (in) equality of opportunity, and noting the extent to which mobility research focuses on the latter, it suggests that class positions can themselves be characterized in terms of the opportunities they yield to those occupying them. This enables the clear identification of the kinds of inequality that are and are not addressed by research findings presented in terms of class categories and odds ratios. The significance of those findings from a normative perspective is then discussed, and their limitations are emphasized – though the paper also explains in what ways they are indeed of normative relevance. (Date accepted: May 2000) | 
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