Examines biological and sociological influences upon conceptions of feminity and masculinity in nonliterate, agricultural, and industrial societies. Bibliogs
Sections of the book are also dedicated to helping parents respond to their children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual idenity, as well as how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating ...
The End of Sexual Identity moves beyond culture-war impasses to open up new space for conversations in diverse communities both inside and outside the church.
Shedding light on the meaning of 'passing' and 'outing' in relation to identity, this volume will be of interest to social scientists and scholars of the humanities working on questions of sexuality, identity, embodiment and ethics.
This book assembles a diverse group of scholars working within a new, pathbreaking paradigm of sexual science, fusing perspectives from history, sociology, and psychology.
Bordo , Susan . “ The Body and the Reproduction of Femininity : A Feminist Appropriation of Foucault . " In Gender / Body / Knowledge , edited by Alison M. Jaggar and Susan R. Bordo . New Brunswick , N.J .
Gender and Sexual Identity breaks significant new ground at the theoretical, research, and practice levels, and has the potential to transform the work of researchers and practitioners in the fields of gender studies, social work, ...
The SIT model is brought to life throughout the book with the help of case studies drawn from the author’s 20 years of experience.
This collection aims to generate a more proactive and challenging discussion of sexuality and sexual identity in social work.
This book explores issues involving sexual orientation, gender diversity and intersex status; and explains what equality means for people who are often subjected to misunderstanding and homophobia.
Drawing on astonishing real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body.