Introduction to Gender

Thoroughly updated in this second edition, Introduction to Gender offers a multidisciplinary approach to the main themes and debates in gender studies. This comprehensive and contemporary text explores the idea of gender from the perspective of history, sociology, social policy, anthropology, psychology, politics, pedagogy and geography and considers issues such as health and illness, work and leisure, and culture and media. Throughout the text, studies on masculinity are highlighted alongside essential feminist work, producing an integrated investigation of the field.

Key features:

   A thematic structure provides a clear exploration of each debate without losing sight of the interconnections between disciplines.

   World in Focus and international case studies offer a broad global perspective on gender studies

   In-text features and student exercises, including Controversies, Critical Look and Stop and Think, allow the reader to engage in the debates and revise the material covered

   Hotlinks throughout the text make connections between chapters, allowing the reader to follow the path of particular issues and debates between topics and disciplines

New to the second edition:

   A new chapter explores gender through the discipline of philosophy

   A new section on international relations brings this relevant topic into focus

   Current discussion on the language of gender across Europe is brought in to Chapter 1

   A focus on Europe and Scandinavia as well as the UK gives the text broader scope

   Examples are updated throughout to ensure the text is cutting-edge and relevant

Introduction to Gender 2nd editionis highly relevant to todays students across the social sciences and is an essential introduction for students of Sociology, Womens Studies and Mens Studies.

Jennifer Marchbank is Director of Explorations in Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Canada

Gayle Letherby is Professor of Sociology in the School of Law and Social Science at the University of Plymouth