Sex, Gender, and Sexuality: The New Basics

by Abby L. Ferber, Kimberly Holcomb, Tre Wentling

Pushing the boundaries of traditional sex, gender, and sexuality theories, this edited volume brings together classic and cutting-edge works that will engage and challenge students. Now in its second edition, Sex, Gender, and The New Basics includes several new articles on such subjects as the "nature" of same-sex practices and desires transnationally and globally; the social institution of heterosexuality; constructions of body size, disability, individual and community membership/s; and how the complicities of sexual terminology intersect with personal experiences of sex, gender, and sexuality. Twelve new articles examine diverse topics including disability, abortion, sports, historical immigration practices, contemporary heterosexual marriage promotions, queer transnational tourism, transnational feminism, and the global sex trade. The second edition continues to provide engaging discussion questions and also highlights an updated, comprehensive list of key terms.

Genres: School, Nonfiction, Sexuality, Gender and Sexuality

448 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Susan]

I read this collection of essays as part of Gender and Sexuality taught by on the editor-authors of the book, Kimberly Holcomb. Holcomb is nearly single-handedly responsible for my career in Women's and Ethnic Studies and I hold her in great esteem academically, professionally, and personally...this book is phenomenal as a companion to the discussion of sex, gender, and sexuality in our modern society as well as from a socio-cultural historical perspective...

[Angela Chaos]

Will probably be reading this for a long time--haven't finished it by any means, but I am already in love with this book. The editors manage to introduce certain key concepts of gender and sexuality studies without essentializing identity (and more importantly, introducing both the concepts and the critiques). Highest recommendation!

[Tea]

An interesting textbook (mandatory for class). I give it more of a 4.5/5 stars. Was really good to read and leaned quite a few more things than I had before. Even the small assignment that I had to do for this class, opened my eyes to a lot more in the world and in the media.
Definitely recommend-even in bits and pieces, but it can get a little hard to read on some of the chapters.

[Nadine]

Had to read this for class in college... Its a bit confusing yet interesting..

[Franklin]

A wide variety of essays and perspectives on complex issues with gender and sexuality. Very informative.

I will definitely use the book for future reference when it comes to gender and sexuality.