Gender A Sociological Reader
Gender A Sociological Reader by Stevi Jackson, published by Psychology Press in 2002, is a comprehensive collection that presents significant sociological work on gender from the past three decades. This 465-page volume is designed to provide students with an informed overview of various theoretical and empirical perspectives on gender, addressing its intersection with race, class, and sexuality. The book is organized into six sections, covering topics such as gender and knowledge, class and the labor market, and intimate relationships.
Readers will find a diverse array of forty-eight readings, each accompanied by critical introductions and editorial commentary to enhance understanding. The book also includes suggestions for further reading and discussion questions, making it a valuable resource for students in sociology, gender studies, and women’s studies. With its clear and concise writing, this reader serves as an essential reference for those exploring the complexities of gender within the social sciences.
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The first gender reader in UK to focus on sociological perspectives, this book offers students an informed overview of some of the most significant sociological work on gender produced over the last three decades. Edited by leading authorities, the readings cover both theoretical and empirical work representing a range of perspectives, and each section includes segments addressing the intersection of gender with differences of ‘race’, class and sexuality. Forty-eight readings are organised into six sections:
* gender and knowledge
* class, gender and the labour market
* paid and unpaid work
* marriage and intimate relationships
* gendered embodiment.
In order to guide students through the issues, the book has a substantial critical introduction exploring the history of sociological analyses of gender, as well as introductions to each section, editorial commentary on the readings themselves, suggestions for further reading and questions for discussion. Clearly and concisely written, this comprehensive reader is a valuable reference source for students of sociology, gender and women’s studies.
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