Gender A Sociological Reader

Joan Acker, Lisa Adkins, Haleh Afshar, Sue Baxter, Jessie Bernard, Judith Butler, Cynthia Cockburn, Bob Connell, Bronwyn Davies, Kathy Davis, Christine Delphy, Catherine Donovan, Jean Dunncombe, Gillian Dunne, Richard Ekins, Sander Gilman, Heidi Hartmann, Brian Heaphy, Patricia Hill Collins, Arlie Hochschild, Janet Holland, Linda Imray, Chrys Ingraham, Lynne Jamieson, Susanne J. Kessler, Wendy Langford, Sophie Laws, Diana Leonard, Barbara McGinn, Alan Mansfield, Dennis Marsden, Emily Martin, Audrey Middleton, Heidi Mirza, Swasti Mitter, David Morgan, Esther Newton, Jan Pahl, Annie Phizacklea, Caroline Ramazanoglu, Geoff Raw, Emmanuel Reynaud, Steven Seidman, Janet Siltanen, Beverley Skeggs, Dorothy E. Smith, Liz Stanley, Gemma Tang Nain, Rachel Thomson, Barrie Thorne, Sylvia Walby, Jeffrey Weeks, Candace West, Kath Weston, Sallie Westwood, Vera Whisman, Sue Wise, Anne Witz, and Don H. Zimmerman

The first gender reader in UK to focus on sociological perspectives, this book offers students an informed overview of some of the most significant sociological work on gender produced over the last three decades. Edited by leading authorities, the readings cover both theoretical and empirical work representing a range of perspectives, and each section includes segments addressing the intersection of gender with differences of 'race', class and sexuality. Forty-eight readings are organised into six sections:* gender and knowledge* class, gender and the labour market* paid and unpaid work* marriage and intimate relationships* gendered embodiment.In order to guide students through the issues, the book has a substantial critical introduction exploring the history of sociological analyses of gender, as well as introductions to each section, editorial commentary on the readings themselves, suggestions for further reading and questions for discussion. Clearly and concisely written, this comprehensive reader is a valuable reference source for students of sociology, gender and women’s studies.

Introduction: The Gendering of Sociology. Part1:Gender and Knowledge Part2:Class, Gender and the Labour Market Part 3: Paid and Unpaid Work Part4:Marriage and Intimate Relationships Part5: Becoming Gendered Part6: Gendered Embodiment