Overview

At a time where, after decades of progress in gender and sexual rights, people in many parts of the world are facing new forms of resistance and opposition to gender equality, this timely publication confirms the continuing importance and relevance of gender and women’s studies. The fifth edition of this best-selling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of key issues and debates in gender and feminist theory. With fully revised chapters written by specialists across a range of core topics including sexuality, race, bodies, family, masculinity, methodologies and migration, this clearly written but rigorous collection examines contemporary debates and provides helpful examples and questions to consider. Furthermore, it continues to reflect the shift from women’s studies to gender studies, incorporating coverage of masculinity throughout, as well as discussing live debates such as around global activism, transgender rights and the environment. It continues to be an indispensable resource for students, academics and anyone interested in this lively field. New to this Edition: - A new chapter on gender and migration - Expanded discussion of transgender rights as well as masculinity studies - Brings seven new contributors to the collection; with newly authored chapters on Gender and Environment, Gender and Education, Gender and Sexuality and Gender and Race - Fully revised and updated with new material and new case examples - Greater attention to intersectional approaches and international reach

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Author:   Diane Richardson (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne) ,  Victoria Robinson
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Edition:   5th edition
Weight:   0.753kg
ISBN:  

9781352009927

ISBN 10:   1352009927
Pages:   342
Publication Date:   22 April 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Victoria Robinson and Diane Richardson 1. Conceptualising Gender: Diane Richardson 2. Feminist and Gender Theories: Sally Hines 3. Gender, Politics and Activism: Nickie Charles 4. Gender Sensitive Method/ologies: Gayle Letherby 5. Gender and Sexuality: Manuela Lavinas Picq and Momin Rahman 6. Gender and Race: Nisha Kapoor 7. Men, Masculinity Studies and Feminism: Victoria Robinson 8. Gendered Bodies-Sexed Lives: Kath Woodward 9. Violence Against Women: Liz Kelly 10. Gender and Migration: Maggie O'Neill and Alison Jobe 11. Gender, Popular Culture and the Media: Ruth Holliday 12. Families, Domesticity and Intimacy-Changing Relationships in Changing Times: Stevi Jackson 13. Gender and Environment: Susan Buckingham 14. Gender and Education: Carolyn Jackson 15. Gender, Work and Employment: Zoe Irving.

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Diane Richardson is Professor of Sociology & Social Policy at Newcastle University, UK Victoria Robinson is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Women's Studies at the University of York, UK.

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