{"title":"Judith Lorber","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudith Lorber's works offer incisive explorations into the social and cultural constructs of gender, challenging traditional perspectives and inviting readers to reconsider the roles and expectations assigned in society. Her writing blends rigorous scholarship with accessible prose, making complex theories on gender and identity approachable for a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses grounded in education and social reference, particularly examining contemporary issues such as gender paradoxes and the dynamics of inequality. Lorber’s books serve as essential resources for anyone interested in gender studies, sociology, and the ongoing conversation about equity and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-gender-paradox-by-judith-lorber-9781509544363","title":"The New Gender Paradox","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, in Western countries, we are seeing both the fragmentation of the gender binary (the division of the social world into two and only two genders) and its persistence. Multiple genders, gender-neutral pronouns and bathrooms, X designations, and other manifestations of degendering are becoming common, and yet the two-gender structure of our social world persists. Underneath the persistence of the binary and its discriminatory norms and expectations lurks the continuance of men’s power and privilege. So there is the continued need to valorise the accomplishments of women, especially those of denigrated groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis succinct and thoughtful book by one of the world’s foremost sociologists of gender shines a light on both sides of this paradox – processes in the fragmentation of gender that are undermining the binary and processes in the performance of gender that reinforce the binary, and the pros and cons of each. The conclusion of the book discusses why we haven’t had a gender revolution and how degendering would go a long way in creating gender equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Gender Paradox\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of these dual dynamics, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of gender today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471816605932,"sku":"9781509544363","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5631e1976d9ee60e5f88913615d95f79.jpg?v=1775694688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/judith-lorber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}