Binding: Paperback
Description: Gender: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the influence of cultural historical biological psychological and economic forces on ways in which we have come to define and experience femininity and masculinity and on the impact and importance of gender categories. Highlighting that there is far more to gender than biological sex it examines theories and research about how and why gender categories and identities are developed and about how interpersonal and societal power relationships are gendered. It takes a global and intersectional perspective to examine the interaction between gender and a wide range of topics including: Relationships intimacy and concepts of sexuality across the lifespan The workplace and labour markets Gender related violence and war Public health poverty and development Gender and public leadership This new edition includes increased coverage of trans visibility and activism Lgbtq studies and critical masculinity studies global developments in women's political leadership links between gender and economic wellbeing and cyberbullying. Supporting theory with examples and case studies from a variety of contexts suggestions for further reading and a detailed glossary this text is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of gender for the first time.
Title: Gender: The Basics 2nd Edition
Author(s): Lips Hilary M. (Radford University Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138036895
Pages: 310 Pages, 14 Line Drawings, Black And White; 14 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 8/3/2018
Series: The Basics
Category: Gender Studies, Gender Groups