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This book gathers an original collection of papers on gender and qualitative research. The contributors draw on a variety of research methods and research settings to demonstrate the value of a qualitative approach for studying gender related issues. Individual chapters include discussions on participant observation, ethnographic interviewing, focus groups and the analysis of documentary sources. The volume as a whole reflects the wide range of gender focused work which is ongoing in Cardiff – covering issues such as occupational cultures, violence, genetics and risk, the life cycle and time. This book was originally published as part of the Cardiff Papers in Qualitative Research series edited by Paul Atkinson, Sara Delamont and Amanda Coffey. The series publishes original sociological research that reflects the tradition of qualitative and ethnographic inquiry developed at Cardiff. The series includes monographs reporting on empirical research, edited collections focussing on particular themes, and texts discussing methodological developments and issues.
This book investigates the application of qualitative research methods to the study of gender. The contributors, drawing on diverse research settings and methodologies, showcase the efficacy of qualitative approaches in exploring gender-related issues. The volume highlights ongoing gender-focused work from Cardiff, encompassing topics such as occupational cultures, violence, genetics and risk, the life cycle, and time.
This collection is presented as part of the Cardiff Papers in Qualitative Research series, which focuses on empirical sociological research and methodological developments. The book's structure, featuring diverse methods and research settings applied to gender studies, suggests a comprehensive overview for those interested in qualitative inquiry within this field. The inclusion of specific topics like occupational cultures and violence indicates a focus on applied sociological analysis. The series itself is known for upholding the tradition of qualitative and ethnographic inquiry developed at Cardiff.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2018-02-19
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
135106276X
ISBN-13:
9781351062763
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