Gender Through the Prism of Difference

by Maxine Baca Zinn (Editor), Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo (Editor), Michael A. Messner (Editor)

The third edition of Gender Through the Prism of Difference adopts a global, transnational perspective on how race, class, and sexual diversity are central to the study of sex and gender. In contrast with other books in this area--which tend to focus on U.S. or European viewpoints--this book features many articles based on research done elsewhere throughout the world.

The editors open this wide-ranging collection with a provocative analytical introduction that sets the stage for understanding gender as a socially constructed experience. Featuring mostly new readings, the book covers timely subjects--such as gender and popular culture, Islam, and men and war--to help students make a connection between the issues raised in the book and current events. It also addresses a number of compelling topics, including the effects of globalization on notions of masculinity, the difficulties faced by Muslim women living in post-9/11 America, and the perceptions of blackness worldwide.

Guiding students through the complex realities of today's gender relationships, Gender Through the Prism of Difference is ideal for undergraduate or graduate courses in the sociology of gender; women's studies; gender roles; the sociology of women; women in society; race, class, and gender; feminist theory; and social inequality.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Gender, School, Gender Studies, Womens Studies, Textbooks

576 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 1999

Reviews

[MM · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a collection of essays and articles, some new and some older, some well-known and some new to me. Most feel timely, not dated and it's organized into sections, with some introductory remarks. I'm using in for an intro to gender class, and so far it's working quite well. Introduces readers to a wide range of topics within gender studies, and from diverse perspectives and research methods. It doesn't cover historical analysis and social movements as well, but hey, can't do everything.

[K Todd Ramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the text book for my first Gender and Women's Studies course at the University of Arizona. The semester just ended and I have to say, everything in this book was insightful, well researched and highly educational.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to develop their understanding of systemic/structural violence and intersectionality.

K.

[Garconniere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great 101 for gender studies.