PRESTIGE by Patrycja Poniatowska (Trans), Henryk Domanski ( 9783631647271 )

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Title:

PRESTIGE

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Patrycja Poniatowska (Trans), Henryk Domanski

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PETER LANG AG

Pub. date:

11 June, 2015

Series:

Studies in Social Sciences, Philosophy and History of Ideas 14

Pages:

167

Description:

The book argues that in contract societies prestige is no longer an important dimension of social stratification. Empirical research shows a disruption of occupational prestige distribution patterns and low consensus in prestige ratings in Poland. Yet, all social classes still recognise prestige as a valid framework of reference.

Synopsis:

Prestige examines whether social prestige is still an important axis of the stratification hierarchy. It appears that prestige has lost some of the close connection with social position it had in estates societies. Prestige distribution patterns have changed and individualized gradations emerged, while agreement in the occupational prestige in Poland is lower than in the West and still declining. However, low consensus in occupational prestige rankings does not entail a disintegration of respect norms as such: personal prestige is still a relevant factor in designing life strategies and people do care about respect. This volume presents empirical evidence that all social classes recognize the motivational, integrative and satisfying functions of prestige.

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Switzerland

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Peter Lang AG

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PRESTIGE