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Classism

Discrimination the Law Ignores

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Classism

Discrimination the Law Ignores

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This book is the first in-depth analysis of classism and the law.

Why doesn't the law protect class? Why do people often ignore classism as a form of discrimination? Why does legal scholarship sideline class and classism?

Arguing that class and classism have been ignored in much legal analysis, this book presents a new framework for approaching classism as a form of discrimination. Its examination of a much-overlooked topic combines theoretical argument with detailed analysis of the law. While accepting the dangers of using the law to protect against classism, this book suggests that reform in this area is long overdue.

This is a thoughtful, nuanced and important work on a crucial question.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
Part One: A Theoretical Framework for Class
2. Where did 'Class' Go?
3. Building the Best Theory of Class
4. 'Classism' or Just Poverty: How Classism Relates to Discrimination
5. Classism as a Form of Discrimination
Part Two: Classism and the Law
6. Classism and Discrimination Law
7. Classism and Hate Crime
8. Classism and Crimes
9. Classism and Constitutional Law
Part Three: Evaluating Anti-Classism
10. More Harm than Good?
11. The Limits of the Law
Conclusion
12. Conceiving Classism at Last

Product details

Published 17 Sep 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Pages 336
ISBN 9781509986644
Imprint Hart Publishing
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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