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An accessible, timely, and stimulating introduction to the sociology of gender, The Kaleidoscope of Gender: Prisms, Patterns, and Possibilities, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of key ideas, theories, and applications in this field as viewed through the metaphor of a kaleidoscope. This collection of creative articles by top scholars explains how the complex, evolving pattern of gender is constructed interpersonally, institutionally, and culturally and challenges students to question how gender shapes their daily lives. Like the prior edition, the Third Edition maintains a focus on contemporary contributions to the field while incorporating classical and theoretical arguments to provide a broad framework. Integrating a cross-cultural focus and intersectional inquiry, this unique text/reader vividly illustrates that gender is a malleable continuum of prisms, patterns, and possibilities.
The Kaleidoscope of Gender: Prisms, Patterns, and Possibilities provides an accessible, timely, and stimulating overview of the cutting-edge literature and theoretical frameworks in sociology and related fields in order to understand the social construction of gender. The kaleidoscope metaphor and its three themes—prisms, patterns, and possibilities—unify topic areas throughout the book. By focusing on the prisms through which gender is shaped, the patterns which gender takes, and the possibilities for social change, the reader gains a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others, both locally and globally. Editors Catherine Valentine, Mary Nell Trautner and the work of Joan Spade focus on the paradigms and approaches to gender studies that are constantly changing and evolving. The Sixth Edition includes incorporation of increased emphasis on global perspectives, updated contemporary social movements, such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, and an updated focus on gendered violence.
The Kaleidoscope of Gender: Prisms, Patterns, and Possibilities provides an accessible, timely, and stimulating overview of the cutting-edge literature and theoretical frameworks in sociology and related fields in order to understand the social construction of gender. The kaleidoscope metaphor and its three themes—prisms, patterns, and possibilities—unify topic areas throughout the book. By focusing on the prisms through which gender is shaped, the patterns which gender takes, and the possibilities for social change, the reader gains a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others, both locally and globally. Editors Catherine Valentine, Mary Nell Trautner and the work of Joan Spade focus on the paradigms and approaches to gender studies that are constantly changing and evolving. The Sixth Edition includes incorporation of increased emphasis on global perspectives, updated contemporary social movements, such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, and an updated focus on gendered violence.
Finally Climbing My Tree Losing weight was one of Jeremy's major life goals, but with many failed diets behind him he realised he needed to think differently about his weight to get different results. Finally Climbing My Tree describes an inspiring and challenging journey as Jeremy lost 70lbs and also discovered his true self. - A witty real life story to help you walk the same successful road - Inspirational honesty to encourage you that you're not alone - Practical questions to consider along the way - Facts, Tips and Ideas to motivate you to achieve a genuine long term weight solution for life - A real world weight loss journey which challenges what we've been told about food and where Birthdays, Holidays, Business Travel and Chocolate are all allowed! Finally Climbing My Tree shows that there is a world in which you can eat every type of food, feel great and stay fit and healthy. All discovered from Jeremy Davis' experiences of living the life and losing the weight. WARNING Reading this book could change your life, not just your weight, so handle with care....and.... Enjoy the View from YOUR TREE!
A call to reject neoliberalism and its destructive personal and social forms
Life itself is a Kaleidoscope! Kaleidoscope is a fictional novel which chronicles the lives of ten women of different races, backgrounds, tribes, professions, social strata and marital status, who are linked by one thing; they are either infected or affected by HIVAIDS. Through their stories, we read about the dilemma which some of them must deal with when faced with the reality that they have tested positive for HIV. Anyone can become infected or affected and HIV infection transcends race, tribe, sex, age, profession and social status. AIDS is still a very much dreaded disease, mainly because of the terrible stigma attached to it and because it is still incurable. However, it is noteworthy to reiterate the fact that being HIV positive is no longer a death sentence because there have been several advances in the Scientific and Pharmaceutical world. People living with HIV/AIDS, now have the chance to live positive lives. So, have you had your HIV test ? Let us stop spreading the Virus Let us stop the HIV/AIDS stigma!
This book provides the first detailed discussion of domestic violence and abuse in same-sex relationships, offering a unique comparison between same-sex and heterosexual contexts. Catherine Donovan and Marianne Hester examine how experiences of domestic violence and abuse are shaped by gender, sexuality, and age, seeking to understand what factors drive victims to seek--or not seek--help. Employing a methodology that includes both quantitative and qualitative research, they provide a new framework of analysis--what they call "practices of love"--that challenges heteronormative models of engaging domestic violence in research, policy, and practice.
The long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place 'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian 'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry 'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete 'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO,...
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This thoroughly updated third edition of Critical Theory Today offers an accessible introduction to contemporary critical theory, providing in-depth coverage of the most common approaches to literary analysis today, including: feminism; psychoanalysis; Marxism; reader-response theory; New Criticism; structuralism and semiotics; deconstruction; new historicism and cultural criticism; lesbian, gay, and queer theory; African American criticism and postcolonial criticism. This new edition features: a major expansion of the chapter on postcolonial criticism that includes topics such as Nordicism, globalization and the ‘end’ of postcolonial theory, global tourism and global conservation an ext...