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Gender : The Basics
Paperback Edition: 1/2013
Gender: The Basics is an engaging introduction which encourages the reader to pay attention to the impact of cultural, historical, biological, psychological, and economic forces on the qualities which have come to be defined as masculine or feminine in particular contexts. Highlighting that there is
far more to gender than biological sex, it takes a global perspective to examine the interaction between gender and topics including: Relationships, intimacy, and concepts of sexuality; The workplace and labour markets; Gender related violence and war; Public health, poverty and development and the ageing process. Supporting theory with a wide range of examples, suggestions for further reading, and a detailed glossary, this text is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of gender for the first time.
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Pages : 257
Publisher : Routledge
Publication date : 2013-10
Subjects: Non-fiction, Social Sciences, Sociology, Gender Studies, Gender Groups