Gendered Lives
Gendered Lives by Julia T. Wood, published by Cengage Learning in January 2016, is a comprehensive exploration of communication, gender, and culture. This 12th edition spans 368 pages and presents the latest theories and research, aiming to foster critical thinking about the complexities of gender in contemporary society. The book examines how views of masculinity and femininity are influenced by various cultural factors, providing a balanced perspective on different sexes, genders, and sexual orientations.
Readers will find in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including the experiences of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals. The text addresses contemporary issues such as work-life balance, bullying in schools, and reproductive violence, making it relevant to current societal conversations. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the intricate dynamics of gender and communication within diverse cultural contexts.
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Written by leading gender communication scholars Julia T. Wood and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, GENDERED LIVES: COMMUNICATION, GENDER, & CULTURE, 12E provides the latest theories, research, and pragmatic information to help readers think critically about gender and society. The book demonstrates the multiple and often interactive ways a person’s views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture. It offers balanced coverage of different sexes, genders, and sexual orientations. In addition, the 12th Edition includes expanded coverage of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people as well as new discussions of work-life balance, transgender issues on campus, bullying in school, gender and health, and reproductive violence.
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