A Study of Social Class Representation in “Such a Fun Age” Novel by Kiley Reid
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contemporary novel, Max Weber, social class, sociological approachAbstract
This study examines social stratification through Max Weber’s concepts of class, status, and party as represented in “Such a Fun Age” novel by Kiley Reid. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research analyzes selected narrative events, character interactions, and dialogues to explore how social inequality operates in everyday life. The findings reveal that economic position, social prestige, and access to power intersect to shape characters’ treatment, life chances, and social relationships. The novel demonstrates how subtle social interactions, rather than overt conflict, reproduce inequality related to class and race in contemporary American society. By applying Weber’s multidimensional framework, this study highlights the relevance of sociological theory in literary analysis and offers insight into the persistence of social inequality in modern narratives.
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