Thinking About Women

Examines Gender in Society Thinking About Women, 10/e by Margaret L. Andersen and Dana Hysock Witham examines how gender operates in every aspect of society. This title is interdisciplinary in its coverage, yet grounded in sociological theory. The opening chapters introduce readers to the underlying sociological frameworkand show how research on women and women's studies as a field developed from the feminist movement. NOTE: This is the standalone book. This title is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through CourseSmart, Amazon, and more.BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I Introduction Chapter 1 Studying Women: Feminist Perspectives Part II Gender, Culture, and Sexuality Chapter 2 The Social Construction Of Gender Chapter 3 Gender, Culture, And The Media Chapter 4 Sexuality and Intimate Relationships Part III Gender and Social Institutions Chapter 5 Gender, Work, And The Economy Chapter 6 Gender and Families Chapter 7 Women, Health, And Reproduction Chapter 8 Women And Religion Chapter 9 Women, Crime, And Deviance Chapter 10 Gender, Education, And Science Chapter 11 Women, Power, And Politics Part IV Gender and Social Change: Frameworks of Feminism Chapter 12 Women And Social Reform: Liberal Feminism Chapter 13 Contemporary Frameworks In Feminist Theory