2nd Edition
by Hilary M. Lips (Author)
Gender: The Basics is an
engaging introduction to the influence of cultural, historical,
biological, psychological, and economic forces on ways in which we have
come to define and experience femininity and masculinity, and on the
impact and importance of gender categories. Highlighting that there is
far more to gender than biological sex, it examines theories and
research about how and why gender categories and identities are
developed and about how interpersonal and societal power relationships
are gendered. It takes a global and intersectional perspective to
examine the interaction between gender and a wide range of topics
including:
- Relationships, intimacy, and concepts of sexuality across the lifespan
- The workplace and labour markets
- Gender related violence and war
- Public health, poverty, and development
- Gender and public leadership
This
new edition includes increased coverage of trans visibility and
activism, LGBTQ studies and critical masculinity studies, global
developments in women’s political leadership, links between gender and
economic wellbeing, and cyberbullying.
Supporting theory with
examples and case studies from a variety of contexts, suggestions for
further reading, and a detailed glossary, this text is an essential read
for anyone approaching the study of gender for the first time.
