Investigating Gender

by Martha E. Thompson
Investigating Gender
Author: Martha E. Thompson
Publisher: Polity
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2012-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0745651852
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Gender analysis remains central to understanding social life, yet focusing on gender alone is inadequate. Recent feminist sociological scholarship highlights how gender intersects with other systems of privilege and oppression. In this book five themes are carried forward throughout the text: the social construction of gender differences; gendered inequalities; intersections of gender with other systems of privilege and oppression; a relational global perspective; and the necessity of working toward social justice.

Investigating Gender

by Becky Francis
Investigating Gender
Author: Becky Francis
Publisher: Open University Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN:
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Investigating Gender maps the contemporary and developing theoretical debates in the field of gender and education and provides an overview of the diverse areas of research within gender and education.

African Women and ICTs

by Ineke Buskens
African Women and ICTs
Author: Ineke Buskens
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2009-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1848131925
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Based on the outcome of an extensive research project, this book features chapters based on original primary field research undertaken by academics & activists who have investigated situations within their own communities & countries.

Investigating Gender, Translation and Culture in Italian Studies

by Monica Boria
Investigating Gender, Translation and Culture in Italian Studies
Author: Monica Boria
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 1905886225
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The past few years have witnessed a growing academic interest in Italian Studies and an increasing number of symposia and scholarly activities. This volume originates from the Society for Italian Studies Postgraduate Colloquia that took place at the University of Leicester and Cambridge in June 2004 and April 2005 respectively. It gathers together articles by young researchers working on various aspects of Italian Studies. It well illustrates current trends in both typical areas of research, like literature and 'high culture', and in those which have gained momentum in recent years, like translation and language studies. The volume offers a taste of the dynamic outlook of current research in Italian Studies: the interdisciplinary approach of the essays in translation and gender studies, and the innovative methodological perspectives and findings offered by the new fields of Italian L2 and ethnography. The book is divided into three sections, each grouping contributions by broad subject areas: literature and culture, translation and gender studies, language and linguistics. Cross-fertilizations and interdisciplinary research emerge from several essays and the coherent ensemble constitutes an example of the far-reaching results achieved by current research.

Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality

by Helen Sauntson
Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality
Author: Helen Sauntson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2019-11-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1351794337
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Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality leads students through the process of undertaking research in order to explore how gender and sexuality are represented and constructed through language. Drawing on international research, Sauntson incorporates a fluid understanding of genders and sexualities and includes research on a diverse range of identities. This accessible guidebook offers an outline of the practical steps and ethical guidelines involved when gathering linguistic data for the purpose of investigating gender and sexuality. Each chapter contains up-to-date information and empirical case studies that relate to a range of topics within the field of language, gender and sexuality, as well as suggestions for how students could practically research the areas covered. Student-friendly, this is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of English language, linguistics and gender studies.

Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health

by Institute of Medicine
Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2001-07-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309132975
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It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.

Gender and Stress

by Rosalind C. Barnett
Gender and Stress
Author: Rosalind C. Barnett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1987
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:
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In this volume the authors examine the variety of ways in which gender affects the stress process.

Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse

by Nicole Westmarland
Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse
Author: Nicole Westmarland
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317247558
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Feminist research on gender, violence and abuse has been an area of academic study since the late 1970s, and has increased exponentially over this time on a global scale. Although situated in a predominantly qualitative tradition, research in the field has developed to include quantitative and mixed methodologies. This book offers a compendium of research methods on gender and violence, from the traditional to the innovative, and showcases best practice in feminist research and international case studies. Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse covers: The origins of feminist research, Ethical considerations relating to research on gender, violence and abuse, Working in partnership with organisations such as the police or the voluntary sector, A comprehensive range of research methods including interviews and focus groups, surveys, arts-based research and ethnography, The challenges and opportunities of working with existing data, The influence of activism on research and the translation of research into policy and practice. This book is perfect reading for students taking courses on violence against women, domestic violence, gender and crime, as well as advanced students embarking on new research.

Studying Gender in Medieval Europe

by Patricia Skinner
Studying Gender in Medieval Europe
Author: Patricia Skinner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-03-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1137387556
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Building on over a century of scholarly achievements and advances, this book addresses the core problem of how to incorporate gender in the study of the history of medieval Europe, and why it is important to do so. Providing a succinct overview of the field, Patricia Skinner guides us through debates and innovations in the study of gender in medieval history. Noting that the rise of gender studies has happened at a different pace in different regions, this unique text addresses the national variations of approach visible in US and European scholarly traditions. Packed with key authors, alternative approaches and suggestions for engaging with medieval sources, this text is an essential tool for students and scholars of medieval history at all levels.