The New Gender Paradox

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Fragmentation and Persistence of the Binary

By Judith Lorber

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The New Gender Paradox explores the simultaneous fragmentation and persistence of the gender binary in Western societies. Judith Lorber, a leading sociologist of gender, examines how multiple genders, gender-neutral pronouns, and other forms of degendering challenge the traditional two-gender structure. Despite these changes, the enduring dominance of men’s power and privilege remains, alongside the sustained need to recognise women’s achievements, particularly those from marginalised groups. The book concludes by analysing why a gender revolution has yet to occur and argues that degendering could significantly advance gender equality.
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This book is ideal for students and scholars of gender studies and sociology, as well as anyone interested in feminist theory, social structures, and gender equality debates. Its accessible style suits readers seeking a thoughtful yet succinct analysis of evolving gender concepts within education and social research.

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Today, 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.

This 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.

The New Gender Paradox offers a comprehensive exploration of these dual dynamics, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of gender today.

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Praised for its clarity and relevance, The New Gender Paradox is described by Social Forces as offering a blueprint of contemporary gender institutions and highlighting a path towards equality. International Sociology notes the book's concise explanation of gender in feminist studies and emphasises that simply fragmenting gender will not end patriarchy. Cecilia L. Ridgeway from Stanford University calls it a much-needed and clear-sighted assessment of the gender binary’s dynamics and its implications for reducing inequality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509544363

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 140

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Education & Reference Judith Lorber LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction

About the Author

Judith Lorber is Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women's Studies at The Graduate School and Brooklyn College, CUNY