Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (Paperback)

Caroline B Brettell; Carolyn F Sargent
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
9780205247288
0-205-24728-8

Introduces students to the most significant topics in anthropology of gender. Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective is a one-volume reader built on classic contributions to gender and anthropology, incorporating.

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recent literature on gender roles and ideology around the world.It combines theoretically and ethnographically-based essays and is appropriate for undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book readers will be able to: Name the most significant topics in anthropology of genderDiscuss the questions raised by the authors in each sectionUnderstand issues of gender in industrial society and developing societies