This article reviews the development of feminist studies during the latter quarter of the
twentieth century, identifying initial themes in feminist theory and highlighting three major …

When it was first published over a decade ago, RW Connell's ground-breaking text on the
nature and construction of masculine identity rapidly became a classic. In Masculinities …

Las principales corrientes de investigación acerca de la masculinidad han fallado en el
intento de producir una ciencia coherente respecto a ella. Esto no revela tanto el fracaso de …

Western societies in the early 21st century are characterized by people's increasing
disillusionment with scientific medicine. Paradoxically, there is also an increasing …

This book focuses on sex and power. In other words, it is about exploring and questioning
every aspect of the organisation of our social life–from a kiss to the framing of states and …

The experience of men and women in later life varies enormously, not only along lines of
gender but also due to ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and race. In this text on gender …

“a sharp and impressive book, providing an excellent advanced introductory text to the field.
The book combines an impressive range of contextual and theoretical analysis, suggests …

One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood takes a fresh look at the
formation of modern male sexual identities. You will find that homophobia is not only …

Catherine Waldby's informative study draws on feminist theory, cultural studies, the
philosophy of science and gay and lesbian studies to problematise the factual scientific …

Race and Racism in Australia provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of
Australian racism. This third edition examines complex questions of cultural diversity, social …