Introducing Gender and Women's Studies
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Introducing Gender and Women's Studies
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The sixth edition of this leading textbook provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of key issues and debates in gender and women's studies. With fully revised chapters written by specialists across a range of core topics including sexuality, race, bodies, family, masculinity, methodologies and migration, this is a student-friendly yet rigorous survey of the key concepts and contemporary debates in the field. It provides helpful examples to illustrate how gender theories relate to current societal issues, thoughtful questions to guide revision, and further reading to help students explore the topics in greater depth.
Furthermore, the book continues to reflect the shift from women's studies to gender studies. It incorporates coverage of masculinities throughout, as well as engaging with live debates such as trans rights, global activism, and the environment. This is an essential textbook for students, academics and anyone interested in this lively field.
New to this Edition:
- Expanded coverage of gender-based violence, masculinities, migration, and the impact of the climate crisis
- New coverage of division overs trans rights, the rise of opposition to gender and sexual equalities around the globe, and digital and social media issues
- Greater attention to intersectional approaches and international reach
- New pedagogy to help students apply gender theories in practice, and a new glossary to help students get to grips with new concepts and terminology.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Note on Contributors
Introduction: Victoria Robinson, (University of York, UK) and Diane Richardson (Newcastle University, UK)
1. Understanding Gender: Diane Richardson (Newcastle University, UK)
2. Feminist Theories: Sally Hines (University of Sheffield, UK)
3. Feminist Activism and Gender Politics: Nickie Charles (University of Warwick, UK)
4. Gender Sensitive Method/ologies: Gayle Letherby (University of Plymouth, UK)
5. Gender and Sexuality: Manuela Lavinas Picq (Amherst College, UK) and Momin Rahman (Trent University, Canada)
6. Gender and Race: Nisha Kapoor (University of Warwick, UK)
7. Masculinity Studies, Gender Relations and Feminism: Rachel Alsop (University of York, UK) and Victoria Robinson (University of York, UK)
8. Gendered Bodies: Sexed Lives: Kath Woodward (Open University, UK)
9. Violence Against Women: Liz Kelly
10. Gender and Migration: Maggie O'Neill (University College Cork, Ireland) and Alison Jobe (Durham University, UK)
11. Gender, Popular Culture and the Media: Ruth Holliday (University of Leeds, UK) and Jessica Martin (University of Leeds, UK)
12. Families, Domesticity and Intimacy: Changing Relationships in Changing Times: Stevi Jackson (University of York, UK)
13. Gender and Environment: Susan Buckingham
14. Gender and Education: Carolyn Jackson (Lancaster University, UK)
15. Gender, Work and Employment: Kate Huppatz (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Glossary
References
Index
Product details
| Published | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 6th |
| Extent | 408 |
| ISBN | 9781350604797 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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