Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender and Culture

by Julia T. Wood

Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Publication

Wadsworth Publishing (1998), Edition: 3, 496 pages

Description

Written by the leading gender communication scholar, Julia Wood's text introduces students to theories, research, and pragmatic information that demonstrate the multiple and often interactive ways in which our views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture. With the most up-to-date research, balanced perspectives of masculinity and femininity, a personal introduction to the field, and a conversational first-person writing style, GENDERED LIVES provides students with an engaging text that encourages them to think critically about gender and our society.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Emma_Manolis
I think this is a fantastic look at gender, sex, etc. and how it affects each aspect of our lives. Wood covers both male and female issues and does it well. This book is full of fantastic examples and it is actually an interesting read.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

496 p.; 9.2 inches

ISBN

0534562590 / 9780534562595

Local notes

feminisms

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