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Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, 4/E
Linda L. Lindsey, Maryville University of St. Louis

ISBN-10: 0130104280
ISBN-13: 9780130104281

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 504 pp
Published: 09/16/2004

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For mid-to-upper level courses in Gender Roles, Introduction to Women's Studies, and Sociology of Sex Roles.

The updated revision for the fourth edition of Gender Roles is a clearly written core text for courses on the sociology of gender/gender roles. Although appropriate for mid to upper level students, those without the introductory course in sociology can quickly navigate its contents so that early in the text students from all levels are on the same grounds. Focusing on the most recent research and theory–both in the U.S. and globally–it provides an in-depth, survey and analysis of modern gender roles and issues from a sociological perspective but also, integrates insights and research from other disciplines–especially biology, psychology, anthropology and history. Interdisciplinary material is guided by the sociological perspective, so students can understand the commonalities and differences in the ways the various disciplines research and explain gender. This text provides a balanced, non-polarized view of controversial issues that dispel gender myths and demonstrates how material can be meaningfully applied to a student’s personal life.   

NEW—Pedagogical features throughout the book added at end of book—Includes end of chapter summaries, key terms and critical thinking questions, and a glossary. 

 

NEW—Critiques found throughout the text—Shows differing interpretations of data from sociological theories and from other disciplines. Sheds light for students on controversial issues and trends (who does the housework and how much do they do; the impact of women in the labor force on family life, and the effect of the men’s movement on traditional masculinity.)

~Presents students with a method that allows controversies to be presented and evaluated in ways they will see as more neutral–hence more palatable.

NEW—Completely updated content—Accounts for major trends in gender issues, especially related to (multicultural) diversity and globalization. 70-80 percent of all references are new–most between the years 2000-2003.

 

~Gives students the most current text available on the market today.

NEW—Expanded chapter and text content on “Men and Masculinity”—Reflects increased interest and new research in men’s studies.

~Gives students a text that addresses men’s issues and material for males and females in most chapters.

NEW—Sections—Include gender, crime and the law; gender issues in sexuality and health, gender from postwar to the millennium; women and micoenterprise; and gender issues in education.

~Provides students with new treatments of such issues as: feminist branches, masculinity norms, the men’s movement, gender issues in health and sexuality, sexual orientation, gender and family diversity, gender patterns in gay and lesbian families, gender trends in interpersonal contemporary relationships and contemporary political debates, such as the ERA.

NEW—Enhanced information—Reflecting the most important 20th century gender trend: the massive entrance of women in the labor force.

~Integrates for students this emerging issue at key points throughout the text.

NEW—Expanded media chapter and text content—Reflecting the significant impact of the media on gender attitudes and roles.

 

~Shows students the impact of advertising and television on gender.

Basic sociological concepts introduced and clearly explains gender roles—From the functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interaction and the feminist perspective .

 

~Highlights for students several emergent themes (and the most recent research) in gender issues.

A global/cross-cultural focus—Shows how gender issues are global issues which impact people at ALL levels.

~Demonstrates for students the effect of son preference in Asia, why women have high rates of HIV women and AIDS, and the global influence of the gendered assembly lines.

An emphasis on multicultural diversity in the U.S.—Highlights the latest research and theory linking gender to race and class, as well as age, religion, and sexuality.  

~Allows students to understand how families are profoundly influenced by these links.

An integration of insights from other disciplines.

~Incorporates for students research from biology, psychology, and history–as they have influenced thinking on gender roles and the creation of beliefs about women and men, masculinity and femininity.

 

 

Pedagogical features throughout the book added at end of book–Includes end of chapter summaries, key terms and critical thinking questions, and a glossary. 

 

Critiques found throughout the text–Shows differing interpretations of data from sociological theories and from other disciplines. Sheds light for students on controversial issues and trends (who does the housework and how much do they do; the impact of women in the labor force on family life, and the effect of the men’s movement on traditional masculinity.)

~Presents students with a method that allows controversies to be presented and evaluated in ways they will see as more neutral—hence more palatable.

Completely updated content–Accounts for major trends in gender issues, especially related to (multicultural) diversity and globalization. 70-80 percent of all references are new—most between the years 2000-2003.

 

~Gives students the most current text available on the market today.

Expanded chapter and text content on “Men and Masculinity”–Reflects increased interest and new research in men’s studies.

~Gives students a text that addresses men’s issues and material for males and females in most chapters.

Sections–Include gender, crime and the law; gender issues in sexuality and health, gender from postwar to the millennium; women and micoenterprise; and gender issues in education.

~Provides students with new treatments of such issues as: feminist branches, masculinity norms, the men’s movement, gender issues in health and sexuality, sexual orientation, gender and family diversity, gender patterns in gay and lesbian families, gender trends in interpersonal contemporary relationships and contemporary political debates, such as the ERA.

Enhanced information–Reflecting the most important 20th century gender trend: the massive entrance of women in the labor force.

~Integrates for students this emerging issue at key points throughout the text.

Expanded media chapter and text content–Reflecting the significant impact of the media on gender attitudes and roles.

 

~Shows students the impact of advertising and television on gender.

I. THEORETICAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES.

 

 1. The Sociology of Gender: Theoretical Perspectives and Feminist Frameworks.

 

Basic Sociological Concepts; Sociological Perspectives on Gender Roles;

Feminism and its Branches .

 

 2. Gender Development: Biology, Sexuality, and Health.

 

Nature versus Nurture; Gendered Sexuality; Gender and Health; The Women’s Health Movement.

 

 3. Gender Development: The Socialization Process.

 

Gender Socialization and Cultural Diversity; Theories of Gender Socialization; Agents of Socialization; Androgyny in Socialization.

 

 4. Gendered Language and Socialization.

 

The Generic Myth; Nonverbal Communication; Explaining Gendered Language Patterns; The Impact of Linguistic Sexism.

 

 5. Western History and the Creation of Gender Roles.

 

Placing Women in History; Classical Societies; The American Experience; The Women’s Movement.

 

 6. Global Perspectives on Gender.

 

The United Nations Conferences on Women; Women in Development; Russia; China; India; Japan; Latin America; Israel; The Muslim World; Scandinavia: Norway and Sweden.

 

II. GENDER ROLES, MARRIAGE, AND THE FAMILY.

 

 7. Love and Marriage.

 

Love, Mate Selection; Gender Roles in Marriage and the Family; Gender Roles in Emerging Marriages and Lifestyles.

 

 8. Family Relationships.

 

The Parenthood Transition; Parents as Dual Earners; Families if Multicultural Perspective; Divorce; Single-Parent Families; Gender Patterns in Gay and Lesbian Families.

 

 9. Men and Masculinity.

 

Historical Notes and Masculine markers; On Masculinity; Homophobia; Masculinity and Fatherhood; Men at Middle Age and later Life; Gendered Violence; The Men’s Movement in the United States.

 

III. GENDER ROLES: FOCUS ON SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

 

10. Gender, Work, and the Workplace.

 

Historical Overview; Balancing Multiple Work and Family Roles; Gendered Institutions in Choice of Work; Women in the Labor Force; Global Focus: Micoenterprise and Women.

 

11. The Impact of Education on Gender Role Persistence and Change.

 

A Brief lesson in History; The Process of Education; Gender Issues in Education.

 

12. Religion and Patriarchy.

 

Rediscovering the Feminine Face of God; Islam; Hinduism; Judaism; Christianity; Gender, Religiosity and Leadership; Toward an Inclusive Theology.

 

13. Media.

 

Print Media; Film; Music; Television; Men’s Images in media; Gender and Mass Media Industries.

 

14. Power, Politics, and the Law.

 

The Law; Politics; The Equal Rights Amendment; emin9ism in the Twenty-First Century.

 

References.

 

Name Index.

 

Subject Index.

Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, Fourth Edition, is a core text for courses on the sociology of gender and gender roles that provides an in-depth survey of both modern gender roles and gender issues. Focusing on the most recent research—both in the United Stales and globally—Gender Roles, Fourth Edition, integrates insights and research from other disciplines, especially biology, psychology, anthropology, and history. Interdisciplinary material is organized, presented, and guided by the sociological perspective so that students can understand the commonalities and differences in the ways the various disciplines research and explain gender.

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