Gender in World History

by Peter N. Stearns

From classical times to the twentieth century, Gender in World History is a fascinating exploration of what happens to established ideas about men and women, and their roles, when difficult cultural systems come into contact.

Genres: Gender, History, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 2000

About the author

Peter Nathaniel Stearns is a professor at George Mason University, where he was provost from January 1, 2000 to July 2014.
Stearns was chair of the Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University and also served as the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (now named Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences) at Carnegie Mellon University. In addition, he founded and edited the Journal of Social History. While at Carnegie Mellon, he developed a pioneering approach to teaching World History, and has contributed to the field as well through editing, and contributing to, the Routledge series, Themes in World History. He is also known for various work on the nature and impact of the industrial revolution and for exploration of new topics, particularly in the history of emotions.
He is active in historical groups such as the American Historical Association, the Society for French Historical Studies, the Social Science History Association and the International Society for Research on Emotion.

Reviews

[Amal Amra-Tutuianu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good book if you want to feel historically confident about tackling the very basis of gender relations. It gives a so very detailed timeline since the classical civilizations up till the twentieth century. Honestly, I was expecting a somehow more practical analysis of the most recent changes/deterioration of gender studies, but that's not a big deal. I give it 3 stars.

[Laura Regina indicalaura · Rating 4 out of 5]

comprei,monografia,psicologia,história,

[Larissa]

monografia 🥲

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent overview, if surprisingly problematic.