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This invaluable volume provides an overview of 37 terms, theories and concepts frequently used in gender studies which those studying the subject can find difficult to grasp. Each entry provides a critical definition of the concept, examining the background to the idea, its usag…
Overview of 37 terms, theories and concepts frequently used in gender studies. Each entry contains a definition of the concept, information about the background, its usage and the major figures associated with the term. With cross referencing and suggestions for further reading.
"This invaluable volume provides an overview of 37 terms, theories and concepts frequently used in gender studies which those studying the subject can find difficult to grasp. Each entry provides a critical definition of the concept, examining the background to the idea, its usa…
This book draws on a wide range of fields, theories and thinkers to provide a complete introduction to the study of gender. Each entry presents a critical definition of its subjects, examining origins, usage and major contributors. Presented in A-Z format, it explores those term…
Despite centuries of campaigning, women still earn less and have less power than men. Equality remains a goal not yet reached. In this incisive account of why this is the case, Mary Evans argues that optimistic narratives of progress and emancipation have served to obscure long-…
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Notes -- 1 What is Gender Inequality? -- Making Inequality -- What Has Changed? -- Changing Conditions -- Notes -- 2 Worlds of Inequality -- Exploiting the Feminine -- Problems at Work -- Problems of Agency -- Lo…