Sociology of Sexualities

by Kathleen J. Fitzgerald, Kandice L Grossman

Sociology of Sexualities by Kathleen J. Fitzgerald and Kandice L. Grossman is the first comprehensive text to approach the study of sexuality from a sociological perspective. Drawing on the most up-to-date social scientific research on sexuality, it discusses fundamental concepts in the field and helps students integrate knowledge about sexuality into their larger understanding of society. Topics covered include the emergence of sexual identities, inequalities and discrimination faced by sexual and gender minorities, heterosexual and cisgender privilege, activism and mobilization to challenge such discrimination, the commodification of sexuality, and the ways sexuality operates in and through various institutions. Throughout the text, the authors show how sexuality intersects with other statuses and identities.  

Genres: Sociology

360 pages, Paperback

Published March 2, 2017

Reviews

[Brynn Land · Rating 5 out of 5]

An eye-opening and expansive introduction to the many dimensions of gender and sexuality in society. Fitzgerald does an excellent job covering a wide range of arenas - from media and law to family, race, and global inequality - while grounding each chapter in sociological theory and real-world examples. This book inspired my final paper on sex tourism and sparked meaningful conversations with people in my life, many of whom had never heard of half the topics or statistics covered. Informative, thought-provoking, and highly relevant.

[d9fqdfnka · Rating 3 out of 5]

The authors seem to talk about the issues in a way that really starts off assuming the audience knows nothing about these topics. They do not seem to write in a very engaging way, and I also have some criticism about the way sex workers are being framed as victims, casting them as the Other.

[Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine as a 200 or 300 level textbook, probably better for 200 level. Lumped some subjects together in a way I wish they hadn't.