Threshold Concepts in Women's and Gender Studies: Ways of Seeing, Thinking, and Knowing

Threshold Concepts in Womens and Gender Studies provides a skill- and concept-based foundation for introduction to Womens and Gender Studies courses,with updated case studies and statistics and a focus on the social construction of gender,privilege and oppression,intersectionality,and feminist praxis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Threshold Concepts in Women's and Gender Studies: Ways of Seeing, Thinking, and Knowing is a comprehensive textbook designed primarily for introductory courses in Women's and Gender Studies. Its primary objective is to provide both a skill- and concept-based foundation in the field, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

The third edition of this textbook has undergone a thorough revision and expansion, featuring fully revised and updated case studies and comprehensive statistics. Moreover, the content has been meticulously updated to reflect significant news stories and cultural developments of utmost importance. At the heart of the text lies a central question: What are the ways of thinking, seeing, and knowing that characterize Women's and Gender Studies and are valued by its practitioners? This book serves as a valuable guide, illustrating four of the most critical concepts in the field: the social construction of gender, privilege and oppression, intersectionality, and feminist praxis.

By grounding these concepts in numerous illustrations and real-world examples, Threshold Concepts in Women's and Gender Studies empowers students to develop a deep understanding and approach material akin to feminist scholars. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to explore the complexities of gender, power, and social justice, equipping them with the tools necessary to engage critically with the world around them.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367486242
Edition number: 3 ed