Introducing Gender and Women's Studies

Diane Richardson is Emerita Professor of Sociology at Newcastle University, UK, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She works in the areas of feminism and the sociological study of gender and sexualities. Her books include Sexuality and Citizenship (Polity Press, 2017), Intersections between Feminism and Queer Theory(co-edited with J. McLaughlin and M. E. Casey; Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), Sexuality, Equality and Diversity (with S. Monro; Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), and Rethinking Sexuality (Sage, 2000). With Vicki Robinson, she is co-editor of Palgrave Macmillan’s International book series Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences.Victoria Robinson is Emerita Professor of Sociology at the University of York, UK

• List of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsNote on ContributorsIntroduction: Victoria Robinson, (University of York, UK) and Diane Richardson (Newcastle University, UK)1. Understanding Gender: Diane Richardson (Newcastle University, UK)2. Feminist Theories: Sally Hines (University of Sheffield, UK)3. Feminist Activism and Gender Politics: Nickie Charles (University of Warwick, UK)4. Gender Sensitive Method/ologies: Gayle Letherby (University of Plymouth, UK)5. Gender and Sexuality: Manuela Lavinas Picq (Amherst College, UK) and Momin Rahman (Trent University, Canada)6. Gender and Race: Nisha Kapoor (University of Warwick, UK)7. Masculinity Studies, Gender Relations and Feminism: Rachel Alsop (University of York, UK) and Victoria Robinson (University of York, UK)8. Gendered Bodies: Sexed Lives: Kath Woodward (Open University, UK)9. Violence Against Women: Liz Kelly10. Gender and Migration: Maggie O'Neill (University College Cork, Ireland) and Alison Jobe (Durham University, UK)11. Gender, Popular Culture and the Media: Ruth Holliday (University of Leeds, UK) and Jessica Martin (University of Leeds, UK)12. Families, Domesticity and Intimacy: Changing Relationships in Changing Times: Stevi Jackson (University of York, UK)13. Gender and Environment: Susan Buckingham14. Gender and Education: Carolyn Jackson (Lancaster University, UK)15. Gender, Work and Employment: Kate Huppatz (Western Sydney University, Australia)GlossaryReferencesIndex

This updated, comprehensive overview of gender and women’s studies will be extremely useful to students seeking a clear introduction to the wide range of debates and insights in this important field.