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In this "essentials" gender text, Laura Kramer presents an overview of basic sociological concepts and perspectives on gender in a concise, accessible format. With a focus on gender in the contemporary United States, Kramer draw on a rich historical background to explain the many complex shifts that have occurred within the gender system over time. She examines the macro-, middle-, and micro-level forces that propelled these changes. Furthermore, the text explores the interaction of social structure and culture to reveal how they have influenced men's and women's lives. Throughout, the text investigates the changing definition of gender through the lenses of class and race/ethnicity. Current research and in-depth historical coverage ensure that students understand the dynamic nature of gender systems and the vital importance of social action. The Sociology of Gender's explicitly sociological approach provides an alternative to--and critique of--biological and

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Laura Kramer is Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women's Studies at Montclair State University.
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"This is the best brief text on the market. It does not talk down to students, but presents scholarly research in a clear, intelligible form." --Marilyn Helterline, State University of New York College at Oneonta

"Such a concise and focused text simultaneously provides a solid theoretical foundation while allowing room in the course for creative pedagogical practices." --Jennifer Johnson, Virginia Commonwealth University

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  • PublisherRoxbury Pub Co
  • Publication date2004
  • ISBN 10 1931719136
  • ISBN 13 9781931719131
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages227
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