The Sociology of Gender: A Brief Introduction

An ideal "essentials" text for introductory courses, The Sociology of Gender, Fourth Edition, provides a concise yet also in depth overview of basic sociological concepts and perspectives on gender. Focusing primarily on the contemporary U.S., Laura Kramer and new coauthor Ann Beutel integrate history, theory, and research in order to examine the current gender system and the ways in which macro , middle , and micro level societal forces have changed that system over time. In addition, this book's explicitly sociological approach provides an alternative to and critiques of prevailing biological and psychological approaches to gender and sexual orientation.

New to this Edition

* Revised and updated with the most current research
* Includes more material on gender outside of the United States
* Offers expanded coverage of contemporary issues related to mass media, adolescence, sexuality, and the body
* Provides more photos to add visual appeal

• Intersectionality (Key Concepts)
• Trans Kids
• Assigned: Life with Gender (The Society Pages)
• Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men
• Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture
• The Stepford Wives
• The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives
• Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach
• Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
• Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive