Carol Ember – Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender. Men and Women in the World Cultures

Автор: Carol Ember
Название книги: Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender. Men and Women in the World Cultures
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Культура и Искусство
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The central aim of this encyclopedia is to give the reader a comparative perspective on issues involving conceptions of gender, gender differences, gender roles, relationships between the genders, and sexuality. The encyclopedia is divided into two volumes: Topics and Cultures.

The combination of topical overviews and varying cultural portraits is what makes this encyclopedia a unique reference work for students, researchers and teachers interested in gender studies and cross-cultural variation in sex and gender. It deserves a place in the library of every university and every social science and health department.

Contents:- Glossary. Cultural Conceptions of Gender. Gender Roles, Status, and Institutions. Sexuality and Male-Female Interaction. Sex and Gender in the World’s Cultures. Culture Name Index. Subject Index.