Gender in Cross-cultural PerspectiveCaroline Brettell, Carolyn Fishel Sargent For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Anthropology of Gender, Sociology of Women, Introduction to Women's Studies, and Gender Roles. This reader introduces students to the most significant topics in the field of anthropology of gender drawing not only from classic sources, but also from the most recent, diverse literature on gender roles and ideology around the world. It takes a clear, accessible approach to the subject matter, making coverage appropriate for students from a variety of levels. |
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