{"title":"Amy S. Wharton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy S. Wharton\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into social structures and cultural dynamics, with a particular focus on \u003cem\u003egender studies\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work combines rigorous research with accessible prose, making complex sociological concepts approachable for readers interested in education and social theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection provides thoughtful analyses that deepen understanding of how gender shapes individual experiences and societal institutions. Ideal for students and scholars alike, her books engage critically with themes around identity, power, and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sociology-of-gender-by-amy-s-wharton-9780470655689","title":"The Sociology of Gender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research\u003c\/i\u003e presents an introductory overview of gender theory and research, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approach to one of the most important topics in the field of sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features extensive revisions and updates and incorporates recent cross-national research on gender. It expands and develops frameworks introduced in the first edition, treating gender as a multilevel system operating at the individual, interactional, and institutional levels. The text stresses conceptual and theoretical issues in the sociology of gender, offering an accessible yet intellectually sophisticated approach to current gender theory and research. It also includes pedagogical features designed to encourage critical thinking and debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461645680876,"sku":"9780470655689","price":73.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470655689-the-sociology-of-gender.jpg?v=1774974110"},{"product_id":"the-sociology-of-gender-by-amy-s-wharton-9781394281374","title":"The Sociology of Gender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a comprehensive framework for understanding how gender is created, reinforced, and challenged across multiple levels of social life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Gender\u003c\/em\u003e provides a clear and thorough introduction to the sociological study of gender, offering an essential foundation for navigating an increasingly complex field. Drawing on the latest developments in gender scholarship, Amy S. Wharton incorporates new research on transgender and non-binary identities, LGBTQ experiences, and racial-ethnic diversity. This textbook's tripartite framework—focusing on individual, interactional, and institutional approaches—encourages students to engage critically with diverse perspectives while identifying key points of overlap, divergence, and debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in intersectional analysis, \u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Gender\u003c\/em\u003e examines how power, privilege, and inequality shape gendered experiences across work, family, education, and broader societal institutions. Wharton challenges students to question taken-for-granted assumptions, emphasizing that what appears “natural” or “obvious” is often the product of specific social processes. Chapters address topics ranging from gender socialization and workplace segregation to sports, caregiving, and public policy, supported by comparative and cross-national perspectives that enhance the discussion. The text also highlights the influence of feminist thought on sociological theory to demonstrate how critical scholarship can reshape our understanding of core concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipping students to both grasp key concepts and apply them in analysing real-world issues, \u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Gender\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenges bioessentialist and binary views of gender, offering alternative sociological perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplores how socialisation, interaction, and institutional practices create and maintain gender distinctions and inequalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes critical discussion questions and clear conceptual explanations to support student learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBalances theoretical diversity with clarity, making complex scholarship accessible to students\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDraws on global research to expand understanding beyond U.S.-centred perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Gender, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, is ideal for undergraduate students at the introductory or intermediate level in courses such as Sociology of Gender, Diversity, Social Problems, and related social science electives. 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