Show SAVE 1st Edition Copyright Year 2004 PreviewBook DescriptionThe Feminist Perspectives Series seeks to provide concise, accessible and engaging introductions to key feminist topics and debates. The texts in the series are designed to be used on a wide range of courses touching feminist issues and are written by experienced teachers who are also well known in their respective fields. Each book in the series includes the most up-to-date statistics, research data, key sources and suggestions for further reading. 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. Key features
Barbara Littlewood is Lecturer in Sociology, University of Glasgow. Table of Contents(Each chapter ends with Summary and Further Reading). 1. FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY Author(s)BiographyBarbara Littlewood Which sociological perspective has influenced the creation of feminist perspective the most?Modern feminist theory is based on the interactionist perspective. Friedrich Engels argued that the rise of industrialization benefited women.
How is feminism related to sociology?Feminist sociology is an interdisciplinary exploration of gender and power throughout society. Here, it uses conflict theory and theoretical perspectives to observe gender in its relation to power, both at the level of face-to-face interaction and reflexivity within social structures at large.
Is modern feminist theory based on the Interactionist perspective?Modern feminist theory is based on the interactionist perspective. D. Friedrich Engels argued the rise of industrialization benefited women.
What is the sociological perspective on gender?The sociology of gender examines how society influences our understandings and perception of differences between masculinity (what society deems appropriate behaviour for a “man”) and femininity (what society deems appropriate behaviour for a “woman”).
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