Gender Roles,5/ed - Softcover

Lindsey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 812034362X ISBN 13: 9788120343627

Publisher: PHI, 2011

Synopsis

This text provides a balanced , non-polarized view of controversial issues that dispel gender myths. Focusing on the most recent research and theory??" Gender Roles provides an in-depth survey and analysis of modern gender roles and issues from a sociological perspective while also integrating insights and research from other disciplines like biology, psychology, anthropology and history. Table Of Contents: Preface Acknowledgments PART ITHEORETICAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES Chapter 1:The Sociology of Gender: Theoretical Perspectives and Feminist Frameworks Chapter 2:Gender Development: Biology, Sexuality, and Health Chapter 3:Gender Development: The Socialization Process Chapter 4:Gendered Language and Socialization Chapter 5:Western History and the Construction of Gender Roles Chapter 6:Global Perspectives on Gender PART IIGENDER ROLES, MARRIAGE, AND THE FAMILY Chapter 7:Gendered Love, Marriage, and Emerging Lifestyles Chapter 8:Gender and Family Relations Chapter 9:Men and Masculinity PART IIIGENDER ROLES: FOCUS ON SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 10:Gender, Work, and the Workplace Chapter 11:Education and Gender Role Change Chapter 12:Religion and Patriarchy Chapter 13:Media Chapter 14:Power, Politics, and the Law References ??? Glossary ??? Name/Subject Index

About this edition

• Publisher: PHI
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 812034362X
• ISBN 13: 9788120343627
• Binding: Paperback