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Poverty. Queer. Disability. Ethnicity. Domination. Borders. These categories are ever-present forces shaping the fabric of the social world. But what does categorization truly entail? Who produces and enforces categories? And how can one navigate and ultimately challenge them? Presenting 48 original syntheses, this lexicon draws on contemporary social sciences to delve into the complexities of categories and their intersections with power dynamics. Each entry introduces a concept for dissecting these processes, traces its historical development, and provides updated definitions in light of current discourse and examples. Designed for a diverse readership, this book offers nuanced insights into critical social issues. It transcends with and beyond individual group studies, essentializing discourses about identities.

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