Sex/gender: Biology in a Social WorldSex/Gender presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This book gives a clearly written explanation of the biological and cultural underpinnings of gender. Anne Fausto-Sterling provides an introduction to the biochemistry, neurobiology, and social construction of gender with expertise and humor in a style accessible to a wide variety of readers. In addition to the basics, Sex/Gender ponders the moral, ethical, social and political side to this inescapable subject. An interview with the author! WOMR - The Lowdown with Ira Wood - Sex an Gender Identity with Anne Fausto-Sterling: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/womr/.jukebox'action=viewMedia&mediaId=1025429
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Contents
Chapter 1 A Genderless Future? | 1 |
Chapter 2 Of Spirals and Layers | 3 |
Chapter 3 Of Molecules and Sex | 12 |
Chapter 4 Of Hormones and Brains | 27 |
Chapter 5 Am I a Boy or a Girl?The Emergence of Gender Identity | 43 |
Chapter 6 Thinking about Homosexuality | 70 |
Chapter 7 Thinking about Groups Thinking About Individuals | 99 |
Chapter 8 Pink and Blue Forever | 109 |