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Gender

Ideas, Interactions, Institutions
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Gender by Myra Marx Ferree and Lisa Wade is an insightful exploration of how gender influences social dynamics and personal identities. It delves into the complex interplay between gender norms, social institutions, and individual experiences. The book provides a comprehensive overview suitable for both educational and reference purposes, shedding light on the multifaceted role of gender in shaping social realities.
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An instant best-seller and now the leading book for the course, Wade and Ferree's Gender is an accessible and inclusive introduction to sociological perspectives on gender.

Drawing on memorable examples mined from history, pop culture, and current events, Gender deftly moves between theoretical concepts and applications to everyday life.

Revised throughout to be more inclusive and intersectional, the Third Edition features expanded coverage of the nonbinary and trans experience and new discussions of the impact of Covid-19 on families and work.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393892864

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Third Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 564g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Lisa Wade is an associate professor and researcher at Tulane University with appointments in sociology and gender and sexuality studies. Wade has written more than two dozen research articles and book chapters, and edited and authored four books. She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Myra Marx Ferree is the former Alice H. Cook Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the author of Varieties of Feminism: German Gender Politics in Global Perspective (2012), co-author of Shaping Abortion Discourse (2002) and Controversy and Coalition (2000), and co-editor of Gender, Violence, and Human Security (2013), Global Feminism (2006), and Revisioning Gender (1998), as well as numerous articles and book chapters. She is the recipient of various prizes for contributions to gender studies, including the Jessie Bernard Award and the Victoria Schuck Award. She continues to perform research on global gender politics.

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