Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective - Softcover

Lindsey, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133503070 ISBN 13: 9780133503074

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

This text provides an in-depth survey of modern gender roles and issues from a sociological perspective which emphasizes interdisciplinary links between gender, history, psychology, biology and cross-cultural studies. Basic sociological concepts and theories, such as functionalism, conflict and symbolic interaction, are explained and used throughout. The book also shows the interdependence of gender roles and highlights both male and female issues throughout.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, Fourth Edition, is a core text for courses on the sociology of gender and gender roles that provides an in-depth survey of both modern gender roles and gender issues. Focusing on the most recent research―both in the United Stales and globally―Gender Roles, Fourth Edition, integrates insights and research from other disciplines, especially biology, psychology, anthropology, and history. Interdisciplinary material is organized, presented, and guided by the sociological perspective so that students can understand the commonalities and differences in the ways the various disciplines research and explain gender.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0133503070
• ISBN 13: 9780133503074
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352