Feminist Perspectives
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This book examines how sociology has been transformed under the influence of feminism in recent years. It maps this transformation through a critique of the established canon, as well as the opening up of new spaces in the field. The volume discusses a range of themes and issues, including approaches to knowledge and research, patriarchal relations, work in and outside the home, body politics, sport and fitness, migration, violence, the state, and globalisation. It also reviews a range of 'post' perspectives and arguments including postmodernism, postcolonialism and postfeminism. Key features * Provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to feminist perspectives in sociology * Explains and assesses sociological and feminist theories in relation to case studies * Covers a wide range of current issues that will interest readers from many disciplinary backgrounds * Includes end-of-chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms Lucid, accessible, yet critically engaging with social constructs, this volume will be of great interest to students of sociology and gender studies.