Wharton, Amy S.

The sociology of gender : an introduction to theory and research / Amy S. Wharton. - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2005. - xiii, 261 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-252) and index.

1. Introduction to the sociology of gender -- Part I Conceptual approaches: 2. The gendered person - 3. Gender in interactions and institutions -- Part II Gender in context: 4. Work and family as gendered institutions - 5. Gender, Childhood, and family life - 6. Gendered jobs and gendered workers -- Part II Epilogue: 7. Deconstructing gender differences and inequalities.

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Gender identity.
Sex differences.
Sex role.
Equality.

305.3 / WHA