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Paying for the Party: How College Maintains Inequality,New
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Two young women, dormitory mates, embark on their education at a big state university. Five years later, one is earning a good salary at a prestigious accounting firm. With no loans to repay, she lives in a fashionable apartment with her fianc. The other woman, saddled with burdensome debt and a low GPA, is still struggling to finish her degree in tourism. In an era of skyrocketing tuition and mounting concern over whether college is 'worth it,' Paying for the Party is an indispensable contribution to the dialogue assessing the state of American higher education. A powerful expos of unmet obligations and misplaced priorities, it explains in vivid detail why so many leave college with so little to show for it.Drawing on findings from a fiveyear interview study, Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton bring us to the campus of 'MU,' a flagship Midwestern public university, where we follow a group of women drawn into a culture of status seeking and sororities. Mapping different pathways available to MU students, the authors demonstrate that the most wellresourced and seductive route is a 'party pathway' anchored in the Greek system and facilitated by the administration. This pathway exerts influence over the academic and social experiences of all students, and while it benefits the affluent and wellconnected, Armstrong and Hamilton make clear how it seriously disadvantages the majority.Eyeopening and provocative, Paying for the Party reveals how outcomes can differ so dramatically for those whom universities enroll.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Paying for the Party'? A: 'Paying for the Party' explores how college education perpetuates inequality, focusing on the experiences of two women at a university and the impact of socioeconomic status on their educational outcomes.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Elizabeth A. Armstrong and Laura Hamilton, who conducted extensive research on college culture and its implications for students.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Paying for the Party' is a hardcover book, which is known for its durability and professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does 'Paying for the Party' have? A: 'Paying for the Party' contains 344 pages, providing a comprehensive examination of the themes discussed.
- Q: When was 'Paying for the Party' published? A: 'Paying for the Party' was published on April 8, 2013.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this product is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in excellent condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Paying for the Party' is categorized under 'Women's Studies', making it relevant for readers interested in gender issues and higher education.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as socioeconomic inequality, the culture of status seeking in universities, and the consequences of the 'party pathway' on students' academic and social experiences.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of higher education and its impact on inequality would find this book valuable.
- Q: What condition is the book in if it is labeled as 'Used Book in Good Condition'? A: If labeled as 'Used Book in Good Condition', it means the book has been previously owned, may show some signs of wear, but remains functional and readable.