The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research

Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition ofThe Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory andResearch presents an introductory overview of gender theory andresearch, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approachto one of the most important topics in the field ofsociology. 

• Features extensive revisions and updates, and incorporatesrecent cross-national research on gender
• Expands and develops frameworks introduced in firstedition
• Treats gender as a multilevel system operating at theindividual, interactional, and institutional levels
• Stresses conceptual and theoretical issues in the sociology ofgender
  Offers an accessible yet intellectually sophisticated approach tocurrent gender theory and research
• Includes pedagogical features designed to encourage criticalthinking and debate