Body and Gender

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Sociological Perspectives

By Roberta Sassatelli and Rossella Ghigi

Summary

Body and Gender by Roberta Sassatelli and Rossella Ghigi delves into the intricate ways that bodies and gender identities are constructed and perceived within society. It examines cultural, social, and historical influences on our understanding of gender and the body, providing an academic insight that encourages readers to critically engage with these concepts. Through exploring various theories and examples, the book offers a comprehensive look at the multifaceted relationship between body and gender.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complex interplay between bodies and gender in contemporary society. It offers insightful analysis on how cultural and social forces shape our understanding and experiences of the body, making it a thought-provoking read for those intrigued by gender studies and sociology.

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Even 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.

Body and Gender 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.

Drawing 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.

This 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.

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Body and Gender by Roberta Sassatelli and Rossella Ghigi is praised as a comprehensive and insightful exploration into how the body is socially constructed through the lens of gender. The book is lauded for its detailed approach to examining the complexities of gender from various sociological and feminist perspectives, making it essential for those studying gender and embodiment. It skilfully bridges classic sociological theories with contemporary feminist research, appealing to a global readership.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509550081

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 248

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Roberta Sassatelli Rossella Ghigi

About the Author

Roberta Sassatelli Professor of Sociology at the University of Bologna.
Rossella Ghigi is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Bologna.