Sexuality and Gender Contributor(s): Williams, Christine L. (Editor), Stein, Arlene (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0631222723 ISBN-13: 9780631222729 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $60.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2002 Annotation: As society shapes the expression of sexual desire through cultural images and social institutions, sociologists examine how sexual behavior shapes, and is shaped by, social norms. Several of the most eminent and readable social theorists drive this important new line of sociological thought. Gathered here are thirty-two of the best essays on the sociology of sex and gender. The essays included here reflect differences in race, gender, and class and demonstrate how different social groups experience different sets of social norms. Topics include gender and sex theory, identity, childhood and adolescent sexuality, the objectification of women, sexuality and religion, leisure and recreation, politics and social change, and the possible future of sexual relationships. These essays also explore contemporary issues that remain relevant to students and to current theoretical debates. Editorial introductions give further direction and insight, making this an ideal introduction to sex and gender. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gender Studies - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
Dewey: 305.3 |
LCCN: 2002727179 |
Series: Wiley Blackwell Readers in Sociology |
Physical Information: 1.29" H x 6.83" W x 9.63" (2.35 lbs) 506 pages |
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Publisher Description: The essays included here reflect differences in race, gender and class and demonstrate how different social groups experience different sets of social norms. Topics include gender and sex theory, identity, childhood and adolescent sexuality, the objectification of women, sexuality and religion, leisure and recreation, politics and social change and the possible future of sexual relationships. |