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by José Félix Tezanos, originally published in 2001, analyzes the emergence of a dual society, characterized by the divide between the "installed" and the "excluded". The work explores how technological advancement and labor precarity have reshaped social stratification and increased inequality. For more information, visit the Reseña amplia de la sociedad dividida by Rubén Crespo ResearchGate

Much of his work focuses on social trends, political sociology, and the future of labor in advanced societies. Accessing the Work

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Originally published in 2001 by Biblioteca Nueva , La sociedad dividida: Estructuras de clases y desigualdades en las sociedades tecnológicas is a cornerstone of modern Spanish sociology. The book is part of a trilogy by Tezanos that examines the intersections of labor, democracy, and inequality in the 21st century. Key Themes and Sociological Analysis

La Sociedad Dividida remains a for understanding the multi‑layered fractures of late‑20th‑century Western societies. Its diagnostic framework—class, identity, and trust—continues to provide a useful lens for scholars, policymakers, and activists confronting today’s polarized political climate.

| Issue | Tezanos’ Insight | Critical Assessment | |-------|------------------|---------------------| | | Economic deregulation → precariousness → identity‑based scapegoating → institutional distrust. | Strong explanatory power, but sometimes under‑weights the agency of civil‑society actors that can resist or re‑frame these dynamics. | | Methodology | Mixed: quantitative data (Eurostat, OECD) + qualitative case studies (Spain’s 1994 labour reforms; Italy’s “Bologna” protests). | Robust triangulation; however, the data set stops in 1995, limiting relevance for post‑2000 developments (e.g., the 2008 crisis). | | Policy Recommendations | 1. Re‑universalise welfare via a “basic social safety net”. 2. Regulate temporary contracts (max 6‑month limit). 3. Promote media literacy and public broadcasting to counter echo chambers. | These proposals anticipate later EU debates on “social Europe”. Implementation challenges remain (political will, fiscal constraints). | | Theoretical Contribution | Introduces the concept of “Segmented Solidarity” —the idea that solidarity now operates within bounded groups rather than across society as a whole. | Influential in later works on “social fragmentation” and “post‑materialist politics”. |