Each contributor for this book is a contemporary sociologist writing in the clear, concise, and jargon-free style that has made Contexts the “public face” of sociology, and a great option for a variety of undergraduate courses. The editors, Jodi O’Brien and Arlene Stein, have chosen pieces that are timely, thought-provoking, and especially suitable for classroom use; written introductions that frame each of the books three main sections; and provided questions for discussion.