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608 pp.
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ISBN-13:
9780197747247

Copyright Year:
2024

Imprint: OUP US


Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

An Interdisciplinary Approach, Third Edition

Melissa Gillis and Andrew Jacobs

Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Third Edition, is a truly interdisciplinary and intersectional text featuring global examples for women's, gender, and sexuality studies. Its student-centered rhetorical approach and pedagogical features--including an engaging image program, prompts for activism, a comprehensive glossary, appendices of key terms, annotated bibliographies for additional reading, and "Feminisms in Brief"--aid students in assimilating fundamental women's and gender studies terms and concepts. While it is a textbook and not an anthology, Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies adopts the best facets of the anthology approach: it includes discussions of frequently anthologized writers and writing that is more engaging and narrative in style than traditional textbooks. The book systematically covers core interdisciplinary concepts so that students are prepared for women's and gender studies courses in a variety of disciplines.

Readership : This text is for undergraduate students taking Intro to Gender / Women's Studies

Reviews

  • "This is not only one of the best textbooks out there for the subject matter, but also one of the best textbooks on any subject matter in the Humanities. I am truly impressed with this work. It is balanced and complete in its coverage. This is a truly impressive textbook. I start off every iteration of this introductory course by sharing with students that I don't generally deploy textbooks in my courses; however, I make an exception in this case since this is a text that does not simplify the material, yet renders the complex terrain readily understandable. A rare feat. It is by far the best discussion of the subject matter out there--and it is one of the best examples of how to take complex ideas and make them accessible without sacrificing the basic content. This takes great skill as a textbook author and most err on the side of oversimplification. These authors avoid that." Todd Penner, Eckerd College
  • "This is a solid introductory textbook for WGSS. I like it because the textbook approach is more accessible than a reader, and I find that it is more useful to students as a resource that they can return to as they develop their comprehension of key topics in the field." Sara Ailshire, University of Connecticut
  • "This is a great overview of women's and gender studies. It is coherently organized with terms that are clearly defined. Students have never complained that book is confusing. It broaches sensitive subjects in an inclusive and equitable fashion...Students who read this text will come away with a foundational knowledge and understanding of women's and gender studies and the issues in society that the discipline is focused on correcting." J. Suzanne Farmer, Northeastern State University

PART I GENDER AND SOCIETY
Chapter 1 - Sex, Gender, and Social Construction
Chapter 2 - Language and Communication
Chapter 3 - Gender and In/Equality

PART II ISSUES AND INTERSECTIONS
Chapter 4 - LGBTQQIA Identities and Challenges
Chapter 5 - Constructions of Homosexualities: Past and Present
Chapter 6 - Beyond the Mythical Norm: Considering Race, Class, and Gender
Chapter 7 - Embodiment, Beauty, and the Viewer
Chapter 8 - Work, Inequality, and Neoliberalism
Chapter 9 - Gender-Based Violence

PART III THEORY AND PRACTICE
Chapter 10 - Human Rights and Global Activism
Chapter 11 - History of Women's Activism in the United States: Struggles and Solidarities
Chapter 12 - Feminisms: Theories and Practices

Appendix A: Basic Terms
Appendix B: Names for People and Places
Appendix C: Feminisms in Brief

Glossary
References
Credits
Index

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Melissa J. Gillis has taught the introductory Women's, Gender, and Sexuality course at SUNY Rockland Community College and has worked for various non-governmental organizations at the United Nations. She is a writer and an editor.

Andrew T. Jacobs is Professor of Speech at SUNY Rockland Community College, where he co-developed the introductory Women's, Gender, and Sexuality course.

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