Feminist Perspectives in Sociology (Feminist Perspectives Series)
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Published: February 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 254
ISBN-13: 9780130404619
Subjects: Feminism; Feminism & Feminist Theory; Feminist theory; Sociology
Description: "Feminist Perspectives on Sociology examines how sociology has been transformed under the influence of feminism in recent years. This transformation consists both of a critique of established areas and the opening up of new ones. Areas and issues covered include approaches to knowledge and research, patriarchal relations, work in and outside the home, body politics, sport and fitness, migration, violence, the state, and globalisation. The book also reviews a range of 'post' perspectives and arguments including postmodernism, postcolonialism and postfeminism. Feminism is also a transformative social movement. Its political impact, from local to transnational levels, has to be taken into account in assessing developments in sociology, providing it with a connection between research and action."--Jacket.