Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Figures and Tables ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 The Women 26
7. 2 The Party Pathway 50
8. 3 Rush and the Party Scene 74
9. 4 The Floor 94
10. 5 Socialites, Wannabes, and Fit with the Party Pathway 118
11. 6 Strivers, Creaming, and the Blocked Mobility Pathway 148
12. 7 Achievers, Underachievers, and the Professional Pathway 180
13. 8 College Pathways and Post- College Prospects 209
14. 9 Politics and Pathways 234
15. APPENDIX A: Participants 255
16. APPENDIX B: Studying Social Class 263
17. APPENDIX C: Data Collection, Analysis, and Writing 267
18. APPENDIX D: Ethical Considerations 275
19. Notes 279
20. References 297
21. Acknowledgments 317
22. Index 323