Elizabeth A. Armstrong
Elizabeth A. Armstrong is a sociologist known for her research on social movements, gender, and sexuality. She is a professor at the University of Michigan and has authored several influential works in her field.
Books
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1. Paying For The Party
How College Maintains Inequality
This book provides an in-depth examination of how the social and academic life at a large public university in the United States impacts young women from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Through a longitudinal study, the authors explore how the university's "party pathway" facilitates the success of affluent students while marginalizing those from less privileged backgrounds. The book highlights the role of social class in shaping educational outcomes and experiences, revealing the hidden curriculum of higher education that prioritizes social over academic engagement. It offers a critical look at the college experience, questioning the broader implications for social mobility and equality in an ostensibly meritocratic system.
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