The Sociology of Gender

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An Introduction to Theory and Research

By Amy S. Wharton

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The Sociology of Gender by Amy S. Wharton offers a thorough introduction to gender theory and research within sociology. This second edition features extensive revisions and updates, integrating recent cross-national studies. The book explores gender as a multilevel system influencing individuals, social interactions, and institutions, while emphasising conceptual and theoretical issues. Its accessible yet sophisticated approach encourages critical thinking and debate on key topics in gender sociology.
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This book suits students and educators in sociology or gender studies, particularly those seeking a comprehensive, theory-driven overview of gender's role in social structures.

Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition of The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research presents an introductory overview of gender theory and research, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approach to one of the most important topics in the field of sociology.

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Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition of The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research presents an introductory overview of gender theory and research, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approach to one of the most important topics in the field of sociology.

The book features extensive revisions and updates and incorporates recent cross-national research on gender. It expands and develops frameworks introduced in the first edition, treating gender as a multilevel system operating at the individual, interactional, and institutional levels. The text stresses conceptual and theoretical issues in the sociology of gender, offering an accessible yet intellectually sophisticated approach to current gender theory and research. It also includes pedagogical features designed to encourage critical thinking and debate.

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ISBN: 9780470655689

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Amy S. Wharton is Professor of Sociology and Director of the College of Liberal Arts at Washington State University, Vancouver. Dr Wharton's research on gender inequality, the sociology of work, and work-family policies has been published in the American Sociological Review, Social Forces, and Work & Occupations, as well as many other peer-reviewed journals and edited books. She is the editor of Working in America: Continuity, Conflict, and Change (2002, 2 nd ed.) and co-author of The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities (2009).

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