The Cambridge Handbook for the Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality

Anthropology and gender and sexuality studies have had a significant impact on each other, leading to a transformative body of research. This Handbook provides an accessible overview of the anthropology of gender and sexuality, highlighting its historical emergence and the varied impact it has had on anthropological theory. It features contributions from international authors and is divided into five parts, each introducing a contemporary anthropological theory through ethnographic discussion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 655 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Anthropology and gender and sexuality studies have had a profound impact on each other, leading to a transformative body of research. This Handbook, brought together by an international team of authors, showcases how anthropological work has drawn inspiration from feminist and LGBTQI movements to create a groundbreaking field of study. It provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the anthropology of gender and sexuality, while also documenting its historical emergence and the diverse ways in which gender and sexuality studies have influenced anthropological theory.

The Handbook is organized into five parts, each introducing a contemporary anthropological theory through in-depth ethnographic discussion. It features a diverse range of authors, including intersectional, black, and indigenous scholars, creating a platform for established and emerging voices to contribute to the future of anthropology of gender and sexuality.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, this Handbook is a must-read for researchers and students in anthropology. It will set the agenda for future research in this field and contribute to our understanding of the complex and multifaceted relationships between gender, sexuality, and culture.

ISBN-13: 9781108427449