Gender Through the Prism of Difference (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205302254 | ISBN-13: 978-0205302253 | Publication Date: July 31, 1999 | Edition: 2nd

This engaging collection of readings presents a multifaceted view of contemporary gender relations. Using other inequalities such as race, class, and sexual orientation as a prism of difference, the readings present gender as it is situated in sexual, racial-ethnic, social class, physical abilities, age, and national citizenship contexts. In addition to articles about men, women, and sexual, and immigrant diversity, this reader also includes works on gender and globalization. The editors introduce this wide-ranging collection with a provocative analytical introduction that sets the stage for understanding gender as a socially constructed experience. Takes a sociological perspective on contemporary gender relations. Emphasizes the theme of difference or how other inequalities such as race, class, or age affect our gendered experiences. Presents a discussion of women's and men's issues. Includes articles on international and transnational factors in addition to the articles on U.S. gender relations. For anyone interested in Sociology of Gender, Women's Studies, Gender Roles, Sociology of Women, Women in Society, Race, Class, and Gender, Diversity, Feminist Theory, and Social Inequality.

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"The approach of Gender Through the Prism of Difference is great and distinguishes [it] from all other books on the market. I like that it's not about women, but about gender; that it examines gender by focusing on how a range of social inequalities and identities impact gender; and that it has a balance of readings that focus on the U.S., those that focus on transnational issues (such as migration) and those that focus on non-U.S. contexts. It's very appropriate for the upper-level undergraduate course that I use it for. Students each semester have commented about how much they like the book."--Janice McCabe, Florida State University

"This book is very thorough and engaging. In my course, I try to emphasize both an intersectional approach to gender and issues of masculinity. . . . Both of these aspects are emphasized in this text. Additionally, I try to find readings that I think are engaging while also demonstrating how sociologists research gender. This text offers many readings that are based on actual research and cover interesting topics."--Elena Windsong, University of New Mexico

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Maxine Baca Zinn is at Michigan State University. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (July 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205302254
• ISBN-13: 978-0205302253
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #530,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars informative anthology, February 3, 2000

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This review is from: Gender Through the Prism of Difference (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The 2nd edition to this books introduces readers to the complex narratives on gender in modern society. The numerous articles included in this volume represent some of the leading scholarship on gender in society, and introduces readers to the theoretical and methodological works of numerous researchers.This anthology is important and essential to scholars, feminists, and teachers. This is an excellent book for graduate student and undergraduate students alike.

3.0 out of 5 stars Overall good- but hire a copy editor!, July 26, 2011

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Overall I have enjoyed reading this book, much more so than the other assigned text for my Sociology of Gender class. However, as a student with a background in editing, I've often been jolted out of concentration by the numerous typos and spelling errors in this text. When reading academically, my goal is to read as quickly as possible while still processing the information. I've had to stop and reread multiple sentences in this book, such as this example on pg. 420: "...although she acknowledges that the feet that she was known to be a graduate student..." What, what, what? Feet? Stripper feet? Oh, I see, you meant fact, but you just can't write. Having spent at least an hour a day reading this text for class, the lack of editing makes my head spin. Proceed with caution in purchasing or assigning this text.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very effective and thorough book to read, June 28, 2011

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This book is a very good source to use when studying gender roles and aspects of gender. I like that this book has personal experience as well as scholarly reviews.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about gender studies and the changes that has been made to gender in today's world.