Title: Gendered Worlds, 4th Edition
Authors: Judith Lorber and Lisa Jean Moore
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 4th edition
Description: “Gendered Worlds” by Judith Lorber and Lisa Jean Moore offers an insightful exploration of gender from a sociological perspective. In this fourth edition, the authors provide an updated and comprehensive analysis of gendered experiences, identities, and inequalities in contemporary society.
The book examines how gender shapes individuals’ lives, relationships, institutions, and cultural practices. It covers a wide range of topics, including gender socialization, gendered bodies, sexuality, work, family, media, politics, and global gender issues. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and engaging examples, Lorber and Moore offer critical insights into the complexities of gender and its intersections with race, class, sexuality, and other social categories.
Published by Oxford University Press, this fourth edition reflects the latest research, theories, and debates in gender studies. It challenges readers to critically examine the ways in which gender operates in society and encourages them to envision more equitable and inclusive futures. With its accessible writing style and thought-provoking content, “Gendered Worlds” is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of gender in contemporary culture and society.