Thinking about Women: Sociological Perspectives on Sex and GenderProvides a comprehensive review of feminist scholarship in the social sciences, showing how the experiences of both men and women are created through social institutions. |
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Gender Culture and | 21 |
The Social Construction of Knowledge | 57 |
Suggested Readings | 74 |
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