Vulnerability as Generativity: Undoing Parenthood in a Gylanic Perspective (Social Science) - Softcover

Ottaviano, Cristiana; Santambrogio, Alessia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8869771210 ISBN 13: 9788869771217

Publisher: Mimesis International, 2018

Synopsis

The book is focused on parenthood and generativity, considered by the authors not only as biological functions, but above all as human and socio-cultural capabilities able to overcome gender differences.Therefore, the authors reconsider motherhood, emphasizing the historical and social function of women; the accent on socio-cultural gender role of women as mothers and wives also inspires an undeniable reflection on male identities and fatherhood. The book insists that parenthood and care are human characteristics, and not only a specific female frame, and suggests to the reader a new focus on gender relationships, by adopting a gylanic perspective.

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About the Authors

Cristiana Ottaviano is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergamo. She teaches Sociology of Cultural Processes. Her academic interests are sociocultural and educational processes, with specific focus on vulnerability, generativity and intergenerational relationships.

Alessia Santambrogio is a Trainer and Assistant Professor for the professorship of Sociology of Cultural Processes at the University of Bergamo. She pursues a personal study on queer studies and gender topics, with a particular interest on socio-cultural construction of bodies, sexes, and sexualities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mimesis International
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8869771210
• ISBN 13: 9788869771217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122