Short Guide to Gender

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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This accessible guide provides readers with an introduction to the key concepts and main developments in gender studies. Presenting definitions, explanations and policy implications through discussion of case studies, this book shows how gender intersects with different dimensions of diversity and demonstrates the connections between sex and gender. Using a range of pedagogical features and highlighting the importance of gender in the contemporary world, this succinct text provides an ideal overview for students and professionals alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-06-15
Mått129 x 198 x 10 mm
Vikt172 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieShort Guides
Antal sidor152
FörlagPolicy Press
ISBN9781847427632

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Kath Woodward is Professor of Sociology at the Open University, where she has chaired women's studies, sociology, and gender and technology courses at all levels. She is a member of the Centre for Research on Socio-Cultural Change and researches gender identities and diversity, most recently in sport. Her recent publications include Why feminism matters with Sophie Woodward (2009) and Social sciences: The big issues (2009).

"Woodward overviews the increasingly complex terrain of gender studies in a lucid, concise and readable manner. She charts theoretical developments and contentious debates in the field with contemporary and relevant examples which will resonate with a wide readership." Barbara Pini, Curtin University of Technology "In this accessible and scholarly book, Woodward engages with the conceptual and policy implications of gender in a timely and topical manner, to show just how much gender still matters in the social world." Victoria Robinson, University of Sheffield and Diane Richardson, University of Newcastle