{"title":"Roberta Sassatelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eRoberta Sassatelli\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author in the field of education and reference with a particular focus on sociology. Roberta Sassatelli is renowned for her insightful exploration of complex social themes, with a special emphasis on body and gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eBody and Gender\u003c\/em\u003e, dives deep into the intricate dynamics of identity, exploring how societal norms shape our understanding of gender roles and body image. Sassatelli's work is both enlightening and accessible, making complex sociological theories understandable for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in social sciences, Roberta Sassatelli's books are essential reads that provoke thought and inspire discussion. Delve into her enlightening analyses and discover a profound new understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"body-and-gender-by-roberta-sassatelli-9781509550081","title":"Body and Gender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though we often think of bodies as natural and given, or else as freely plastic objects, bodies are both constructed and fundamental to our sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody and Gender\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the body as an essential vector of inequality, shaped by institutions, interaction, and culture, and how in turn it contributes to partly modify them. Sassatelli and Ghigi show how the process of embodiment is at the same time naturalized and contested, particularly evident in the case of gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on classical sociological research about modernity and contemporary studies that emphasize intersectionality, the book looks at how the gendered body has been conceptualized with special attention to body politics, the power of appearance, and the representation of embodied identity. It also considers the interplay between body, sex, and sexuality and the way gendered bodies intersect with other dimensions of social inequality such as race, age, class, and disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exploration of the rich field of sociological inquiry into the gendered body will be an invaluable read for all seeking to understand gender, sexuality, and embodiment in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362526380268,"sku":"9781509550081","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12523063482725.jpg?v=1772888171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roberta-sassatelli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}