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Essential for anyone who seeks to understand the contemporary gender landscape, Gender Stories defines gender as the socially constructed meanings that are assigned to bodies. The book helps readers navigate issues of gender by introducing them to the ubiquitous gender binary, the problems with much of the research on gender differences, and the variety of gender stories in popular culture.At the heart of the book is a description of the process of becoming a gendered person through crafting and performing gender stories. Because each gender performance is unique, a virtually unlimited number of genders exists not just two, as the gender binary would have us believe. The same multiplicity that characterizes the gender landscape characterizes the individual, who typically changes gender multiple times a day and across the lifespan. In Gender Stories, personal gender performances are framed within a philosophy of choice. Readers are encouraged to become more conscious of the choices they have in constructing their gender identities and to allow others the same choice by respecting their gender performances. Readers will easily find a place for themselves in the book, regardless of their views on gender, because one perspective on gender is not presented as the right one. Gender Stories affirms and legitimizes diverse perspectives as providing more comprehensive knowledge about gender for everyone. Notforsale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.Title of related interest from Waveland Press: BorisoffChesebro, Communicating Power and Gender (ISBN 9781577666905).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gender Stories: Negotiating Identity in a Binary World'? A: The main theme of the book is to explore gender as a socially constructed concept, highlighting the complexities and multiplicities of gender identities beyond the traditional binary framework.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Gender Stories'? A: The author of 'Gender Stories: Negotiating Identity in a Binary World' is Sonja K. Foss.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on June 14, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Gender Stories' contain? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is categorized as 'New', ensuring it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is there any resource material available for instructors? A: Yes, not-for-sale instructor resource material is available to college and university faculty; for access, they must contact the publisher directly.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Gender Stories' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Gender Stories'? A: The target audience includes anyone interested in understanding contemporary gender issues, including students, educators, and general readers.
- Q: Does the book discuss how personal gender performances can vary? A: Yes, the book emphasizes that personal gender performances are unique and can change frequently, suggesting that there is a vast spectrum of gender identities.
- Q: Is 'Gender Stories' suitable for readers with different views on gender? A: Absolutely, the book is designed to be inclusive and affirms diverse perspectives on gender, allowing readers to find their own place within its discussions.