The Sociology of Gender

The Sociology of Gender delivers a clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date exploration of how gender is created, sustained, and challenged in contemporary society. Drawing on the latest developments in gender scholarship, this third edition integrates research on transgender and non-binary identities, LGBTQ experiences, and racial-ethnic diversity, providing an inclusive and multidimensional view of gender. Author Amy S. Wharton provides a multifaceted and inclusive account of gender in contemporary society—emphasizing that what we often consider natural or self-evident is, in fact, the product of specific social processes. Organized around three conceptual frameworks—individual, interactional, and institutional—this textbook examines how gender distinctions and inequalities emerge through personal identities, social interactions, and organizational structures. Students are guided through topics such as gender socialization, workplace segregation, family life, sports, caregiving, and public policy, with cross-national comparisons expanding the conversation beyond U.S.-centered perspectives. Wharton’s intersectional approach highlights the ways gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, and other axes of inequality, offering a nuanced understanding of the dynamics of power and privilege. Equipping students with the conceptual tools needed to analyze complex social issues, The Sociology of Gender is ideal for a wide range of introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses across gender studies and sociology programs. Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how gender is created, reinforced, and challenged across multiple levels of social life Now in its third edition, The Sociology of Gender provides a clear and thorough introduction to the sociological study of gender, offering an essential foundation for navigating an increasingly complex field. Drawing on the latest developments in gender scholarship, Amy S. Wharton incorporates new research on transgender and non-binary identities, LGBTQ experiences, and racial-ethnic diversity. This textbook's tripartite framework—focusing on individual, interactional, and institutional approaches—encourages students to engage critically with diverse perspectives while identifying key points of overlap, divergence, and debate. Grounded in intersectional analysis, The Sociology of Gender examines how power, privilege, and inequality shape gendered experiences across work, family, education, and broader societal institutions. Wharton challenges students to question taken-for-granted assumptions, emphasizing that what appears “natural” or “obvious” is often the product of specific social processes. Chapters address topics ranging from gender socialization and workplace segregation to sports, caregiving, and public policy, supported by comparative and cross-national perspectives that enhance the discussion. The text also highlights the influence of feminist thought on sociological theory to demonstrate how critical scholarship can reshape our understanding of core concepts. Equipping students to both grasp key concepts and to apply them in analyzing real-world issues, The Sociology of Gender: Challenges bioessentialist and binary views of gender, offering alternative sociological perspectives Explores how socialization, interaction, and institutional practices create and maintain gender distinctions and inequalities. Includes critical discussion questions and clear conceptual explanations to support student learning Balances theoretical diversity with clarity, making complex scholarship accessible to students Draws on global research to expand understanding beyond U.S.-centered perspectives. The Sociology of Gender, Third Edition, is ideal for undergraduate students at the introductory or intermediate level in courses such as Sociology of Gender, Diversity, Social Problems, and related social science electives. It fits seamlessly into sociology degree programs and majors focusing on gender studies, diversity studies, and social inequality.

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