The Fifth Edition of "Social Inequality in a Global Age" provides a sociological framework for analyzing inequality within the United States in the context of global stratification and a rapidly changing world economy. With insightful analysis, and using examples drawn straight from today's headlines, Scott Sernau explores the multiple dimensions of inequality -- class privilege, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, status and power -- and how they intersect with each other. As it explores each dimension of inequality, the text analyzes the relationship between changing global power and growing inequalities within countries. Throughout, a focus on social action and community engagement encourages students to become involved, active learners in the classroom and engaged citizens in their communities. -- From publisher's description.