Gender Roles : A Sociological Perspective

"Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, Fourth Edition," is a core text for courses on the sociology of gender and gender roles that provides an in-depth survey of both modern gender roles and gender issues. Focusing on the most recent research both in the United Stales and globally "Gender Roles, Fourth Edition," integrates insights and research from other disciplines, especially biology, psychology, anthropology, and history. Interdisciplinary material is organized, presented, and guided by the sociological perspective so that students can understand the commonalities and differences in the ways the various disciplines research and explain gender.