Routledge Rights: Sociological Perspectives - Routledge

This pioneering sociological analysis explores how different theoretical traditions can illuminate the complex landscape of rights in modern society. The book bridges theory and practice by examining substantive issues across welfare, mental health provisions, justice, and free speech whilst maintaining rigorous engagement with fundamental questions about rights themselves. Rather than treating rights as abstract concepts, the work investigates their real-world implications through the lived experiences of specific population groups including prisoners, victims, women, and ethnic minorities. By grounding sociological inquiry in concrete cases of public intervention and policy, the book demonstrates how sociology offers distinctive insights into understanding both the formal structures and practical realities of rights in contemporary life.