The vast disparities in college attendance and graduation rates between students from different class backgrounds is a growing social concern. Economic Inequali

Drawing upon quantitative data gathered from the U.S. Census and U.S. Department of Education, as well as interviews with students from a variety of socio-econo

As the incomes of affluent and poor families have diverged over the past three decades, so too has the educational performance of their children. But how exactl

The study of education and social mobility has been a key area of sociological research since the 1950s. The importance of this research derives from the system

Inequality in income, earnings, and wealth has risen dramatically in the United States over the past three decades. Most research into this issue has focused on