Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-182) and index.
Contents
Women and gender: sociological perspectives -- Learning for life: education and training -- In a man's world? Women and paid work -- A labour of love? Household work and caring -- Love and sexuality: women and personal relationships -- Body matters: technology and women's bodies -- Scripting femininities: popular media culture -- Gendered justice: crimes and punishments -- Making a difference? Politics and participation.
Summary
This text will provide an invaluable resource for all students in sociology and women's studies and will be of interest to all those wishing to know more about contemporary society in Britain.