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This new title in the Politics of... series addresses the major theme of the politics of gender. Chapters on a variety of issues, contributed by experts in the field of gender, include Human Trafficking and EU Law, Gender in International Relations, the Gender Politics of Philosphy/Political Theory, the Construction of Masculinity in Hollywood Movies, the Politics of Law, and the Politics of Mainstreaming Gender in the Peace and Security Agenda of the African Union.An A–Z glossary offers supplementary information on key terms, with entries including abortion, Commission on the Status of Women, ecofeminism, equal access, human rights, migration, population control, and sex tourism.
This volume investigates the multifaceted intersection of gender dynamics and political structures across global, legal, and cultural domains. Edited by Yoke-Lian Lee, the text compiles contributions from subject-matter experts to analyze how gender is constructed, regulated, and mainstreamed within international policy and social theory. The book utilizes a combination of theoretical analysis and case studies to provide a comprehensive overview of gender politics in contemporary society.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this work as a useful survey for students and researchers seeking a broad introduction to the political dimensions of gender. The inclusion of a glossary and diverse case studies makes it a practical reference for those navigating the academic discourse on gender and political theory.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN-10:
0203850521
ISBN-13:
9780203850527
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