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#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

Thorough yet concise, #Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems provides timely, accessible, real-world cases of gendered social issues so that students can easily see the impact gender has on their lives. The textbook opens with the definition of gender and offers students a sociological framework to build upon. Current events such as the Roe v Wade reversal, Don’t Say Gay, and hormone testing for athletes provide up to date examples of gendered social issues while “Moving Forward” sections highlight the efforts that activists and everyday people are making to offer solutions for current issues. The book closes with a discussion on social change. Perfect for undergraduate students learning how gender informs their individual lives and wider societal structures.

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#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

Thorough yet concise, #Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems provides timely, accessible, real-world cases of gendered social issues so that students can easily see the impact gender has on their lives. The textbook opens with the definition of gender and offers students a sociological framework to build upon. Current events such as the Roe v Wade reversal, Don’t Say Gay, and hormone testing for athletes provide up to date examples of gendered social issues while “Moving Forward” sections highlight the efforts that activists and everyday people are making to offer solutions for current issues. The book closes with a discussion on social change. Perfect for undergraduate students learning how gender informs their individual lives and wider societal structures.

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#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

by Sarah DeWard
#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems
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#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

#Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems

by Sarah DeWard

Overview

Thorough yet concise, #Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems provides timely, accessible, real-world cases of gendered social issues so that students can easily see the impact gender has on their lives. The textbook opens with the definition of gender and offers students a sociological framework to build upon. Current events such as the Roe v Wade reversal, Don’t Say Gay, and hormone testing for athletes provide up to date examples of gendered social issues while “Moving Forward” sections highlight the efforts that activists and everyday people are making to offer solutions for current issues. The book closes with a discussion on social change. Perfect for undergraduate students learning how gender informs their individual lives and wider societal structures.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781538180655
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 10/01/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 196
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Sarah DeWard has taught sociology and women’s and gender studies for over 20 years at multiple universities, including the University of Michigan, Clemson University, and Eastern Michigan University. DeWard is a former trainer for the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence where she provided national and statewide training about domestic violence advocacy and intimate partner sexual violence. She has worked as a counselor, support group facilitator, advocate, consultant, and grant writer in domestic violence programs in Michigan, South Carolina, and New York. Currently, Sarah works as a learning designer at the University of Michigan’s Ross Office of Digital Education.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction #LetsGetStarted
  2. Constructing Gender #GenderIsFakeNews
  3. Reproductive Justice #MyBodyMyChoice
  4. Transgender and Nonbinary Identities #PronounsMatter
  5. Gender and Poverty #PovertyIsSexist
  6. Men and Masculinities #ToxicMasculinity
  7. Intimate Partner Violence #Survivor
  8. Gender and Education #EducationEquity
  9. Marriage and Family #GoodMom
  10. Sexual Violence #MeToo
  11. Gender and Work #EqualPay
  12. Gender and Politics #Vote
  13. Gender and Social Change #Feminist

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