Gender and Women's Studies

Carla Rice

ISBN 10: 0889615918 / ISBN 13: 9780889615915

Published by Women's Press of Canada, CA, 2018

About this Item

A critical introduction to key theories and concerns, Gender and Women's Studies celebrates a range of influential feminist thought on topics of race, class, ability, age, rights, and sexuality. Broad in scope, this collection features multiple genres of work and covers an array of disciplinary focuses with Indigenous, racialized, disabled, and queer voices prominent among the variety of perspectives included.This thoroughly updated second edition contains more photos, infographics, and artworks as well as updated reflections on developments in the media and activist movements. In addition, new chapters have been added on issues surrounding sex work as labour, the politics of veiling in Canada, trans and gender queer-identities, and Indigenous sovereignty. Concerned with the past, present, and future of gender identity and gendered representation, this remarkable anthology is perfect for use in introductory courses in gender studies and women's studies at universities across Canada. Features:comprised of scholarly articles, news clips, fact sheets, poetry, fiction, and blog postsfeatures essays by Jessica Valenti, bell hooks, Afua Cooper, Gloria Steinem, and Tyra Banks.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780889615915

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gender and Women's Studies
• Publisher: Women's Press of Canada, CA
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889615918
• ISBN 13: 9780889615915
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1380 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Gender and Women's Studies provides an essential introduction to key issues, approaches, and concerns of the field. This comprehensive anthology celebrates a diversity of influential feminist thought on a broad range of topics using analyses sensitive to the intersections of gender, race, class, ability, age, and sexuality. Drawing on contemporary and classic pieces, the carefully selected and edited readings centre Indigenous, racialized, disabled, and queer voices. With over sixty percent new content, this thoroughly updated second edition contains infographics and original activist artwork; a new section on gender, migration, and citizenship; and new chapters on sex work as labour, the politics of veiling, trans and queer identities, Indigenous sovereignty, decolonization, masculinity, online activism, and contemporary social justice movements including Black Lives Matter and Idle No More. Concerned with the past, present, and future of gender identity, gendered representations, feminism, and activism, this book is an indispensable resource for students in gender and women's studies classrooms across Canada and the United States.

Features:

• Sixty percent new content featuring diverse authors and issues
• Multiple genres and styles to engage students: scholarly articles, interviews, fact sheets, reports, blog posts, poetry, artwork, and personal narratives
• Includes Canadian, North American, Indigenous, and global content

About the Authors

Margaret Hobbs is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Gender and Women's Studies at Trent University.

Carla Rice is a Full Professor, Canada Research Chair, and Founding Director of the Re-Vision Centre for Art and Social Justice at the University of Guelph.