Unlikely Friends

Bridging Ties and Diverse Friendships

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

AvJames A. Vela-McConnell,James a. Vela-McConnell,James A. Vela-Mcconnell

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There are those individuals who have established deep, lasting relationships with others from very different backgrounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Research indicates that such friendships are a relatively rare phenomenon. While many study the reasons for this pattern, the research presented here focuses on the successes of the few: 'How have you broken down the social distance between you and bridged the social distance that separates you?' This monograph traces the process by which people overcome the differences between them, starting with an in-depth look at friendship and friendship patterns in our society, how these boundaries shape the friendships themselves, how opportunities to establish such friendships are structured, and the interpersonal techniques for managing social differences. The book concludes with a consideration of how such friendships can shape the future of society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-12-13
Mått155 x 232 x 15 mm
Vikt383 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor252
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780739148754

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Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Chapter 1 Preface: Some of My Best FriendsChapter 2 Chapter 1: Friendship and the Fabric of SocietyChapter 3 Chapter 2: Structuring Friendship OpportunitiesChapter 4 Chapter 3: Social Boundaries in the Context of FriendshipChapter 5 Chapter 4: Interpersonal Techniques for Managing Social BoundariesChapter 6 Chapter 5: "Bridging the Gap" Through FriendshipChapter 7 Afterword: "Some of My Best Friends Are . . ."8 Appendix A: Researching Friendship Diversity9 Appendix B: Friendship Pairs

Unlike most books on friendship, Unlikely Friends takes a uniquely important approach by highlighting friendships that cross social boundaries. Fascinating interviews reveal how friends of various races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and classes bridge their differences and form enduring relationships. This is a highly readable and scholarly book that brings issues of diversity to the forefront of friendship research. Vela-McConnell clearly makes the case for studying the exceptionsto the norm while providing, simultaneously, revealing stories that reinforce the normative meanings and role of friendships in people's livesss