Gendering Place and Affect: Attachment, Disruption and Belonging

This book explores how our gendered selves encounter place, shaping meanings, attachments, and modes of identity, inclusion, and belonging. It draws on affect theory and key themes of attachment, disruption, and belonging to examine the ways in which our placed surroundings shape and form experiences of gender.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Drawing on affect theory and the key themes of attachment, disruption, and belonging, this book examines the ways in which our placed surroundings – whether urban design, border management, or organizations – shape and form experiences of gender. Bringing together key debates across the fields of sociology, geography, and organization studies, the book sets out new theoretical ground to examine and consolidate shared experiences of what it means to be in or out of place. Contributors explore how our gendered selves encounter place, and critically examine the way in which experiences of gender shape meanings and attachments, as well as how place produces gendered modes of identity, inclusion, and belonging. Emphasizing the intertwined dynamics of affect and being affected, the book examines the gendering of place and the placing of gender.

Our placed surroundings, whether urban design, border management, or organizations, play a significant role in shaping and forming our experiences of gender. Drawing on affect theory and the key themes of attachment, disruption, and belonging, this book explores the intricate ways in which these surroundings influence our gendered selves. By bringing together key debates across sociology, geography, and organization studies, the book offers a fresh theoretical perspective to examine and consolidate shared experiences of being in or out of place.

Contributors to this book delve into the ways in which our gendered selves encounter place, examining the various ways in which experiences of gender shape our meanings and attachments. They also critically examine how place produces gendered modes of identity, inclusion, and belonging. The book emphasizes the intertwined dynamics of affect and being affected, highlighting the gendering of place and the placing of gender.

Through a range of case studies and theoretical analyses, the book explores the diverse ways in which gender is constructed and performed in different contexts. It highlights the ways in which gendered identities are shaped by the physical and social environments in which we live, work, and play. It also examines the ways in which gendered identities are negotiated and contested in different social and political contexts.

One of the key themes of the book is the impact of globalization on gender. Globalization has led to the increased mobility of people, goods, and ideas, which has had a significant impact on gender relations. The book explores the ways in which globalization has created new opportunities for women, but has also led to the exploitation and marginalization of women in many parts of the world. It also examines the ways in which gendered identities are shaped by the global economy and the ways in which gendered identities are contested in the global political arena.

Another key theme of the book is the impact of technology on gender. Technology has had a significant impact on gender relations, both in terms of the ways in which it has created new opportunities for women and the ways in which it has led to the exploitation and marginalization of women. The book explores the ways in which technology has shaped gendered identities, including the ways in which it has created new forms of sexualization and objectification of women. It also examines the ways in which technology has been used to challenge gendered norms and practices.

In addition to these key themes, the book also explores the ways in which gender is constructed and performed in different cultural contexts. It highlights the ways in which gendered identities are shaped by cultural norms, values, and beliefs, and the ways in which these identities are negotiated and contested in different social and political contexts. The book also examines the ways in which gender is used as a tool of power and control in different social and political contexts.

Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the ways in which our placed surroundings shape and form our experiences of gender. It highlights the importance of understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of gender and the ways in which it is constructed and performed in different contexts. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and activists working to promote gender equality and social justice.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the ways in which our placed surroundings shape and form our experiences of gender. It highlights the importance of understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of gender and the ways in which it is constructed and performed in different contexts. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and activists working to promote gender equality and social justice.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529232752