Gender
In her book 'Gender' Raewyn Connell provides an introduction to modern gender studies, covering empirical research from all parts of the world in addition to theory and politics. In this second edition of 'Gender' Connell brings the review of research up to date and includes new discussions of gender theory in the global periphery, the legacy of colonialism, the intersection of structures, the impact of deconstructionist theory and politics, and understanding transsexual and transgender lives. Chapters in the book include: The question of gender: Five examples of gender research: gender theorists and gender theory: Sex differences and gendered bodies: Gender relations: Gender in personal life: Gender on the large scale (from gendered corporation to gendered state and gender in world society): and Gender politics.
- Creator
- Connell, Raewyn