Women's Realities, Women's Choices: An Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, Canadian Edition
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Author Description
This new Canadian edition takes a critical look at social and cultural definitions of gender while incorporating thoughtful discussions of women's realities within Canadian cultural contexts. Covering the most recent developments in politics, labour, family life, religion, and culture, while incorporating Canadian issues and perspectives throughout, this is a broad, nuanced, and in-depth treatment of women's and gender studies in Canada today.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the intersection of social and cultural definitions of gender within the specific framework of Canadian society. Author Joan Simalchik utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to examine how historical and contemporary structures shape the lived experiences of women. By integrating recent developments in politics, labor, and religion, the book provides a comprehensive analytical lens for understanding gender dynamics in the Canadian context.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of gender roles within Canadian political and labor sectors
- Examination of family life and religious influence on gender identity
- Integration of contemporary Canadian cultural perspectives and case studies
- Theoretical frameworks for evaluating social and cultural definitions of gender
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this text as a foundational resource for students entering the field of gender studies in Canada. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose and the effectiveness of the Canadian-specific focus in grounding abstract theoretical concepts.
Page Count:
392
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195430239
ISBN-13:
9780195430233
Sociology
Social Science
Women canada
Womens Studies
Gender Studies
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