Body and gender : sociological perspectives / Roberta Sassatelli, Rossella Ghigi.

Cambridge, UK : Polity, 2024.

vi, 257 pages ; 23 cm

Drawing on classical sociological ideas about modernity and contemporary studies that emphasise intersectionality, the book looks at how the gendered body has been conceptualised with special attention to body politics, the power of appearance and the representation of embodied identity. It also considers the interplay between body, sex and sexuality and the way gendered bodies intersect with other dimensions of social inequality such as race, age, class and disability. This exploration of the rich field of sociological inquiry into the gendered body will be an invaluable read for all seeking to understand gender, sexuality and embodiment in contemporary society.

English

July 25, 2024

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-241) and index.

Introduction: Embodying Gender The Social Body Gendered Bodies and Subjectivity Body Politics Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Intersectional Experiences and Identities The Power of Appearances Visualizing Gendered Bodies