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Defining Women is a major in--depth analysis of the social, economic and political position of women in contemporary societies. It explores the ways in which social institutions, practices and discourse define women and their position in present--day societies.

Table of Contents
Preface.

Part I: Defining Women:.

Introduction: Women as 'Other'.

1. Defining Public and Private Issues.

Part II: Diversity and Difference:.

Introduction: Recognizing Difference.

2. Personal Experience, Families and Households.

3. Class, Race and Gender.

Part III: On Work:.

4.Defining Work.

5. Gender and Wage Labour.

Part IV:Women and Politics.

6. Women and Citizenship.

7. Women's Struggles: Unity and Diversity.

References.

Source List of Articles.

Acknowledgements.

Index.

Defining Women Social Institutions and Gender

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/01/1992
      ISBN13: 9780745609805, 978-0745609805
      ISBN10: 0745609805
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Defining Women is a major in--depth analysis of the social, economic and political position of women in contemporary societies. It explores the ways in which social institutions, practices and discourse define women and their position in present--day societies.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Part I: Defining Women:.

      Introduction: Women as 'Other'.

      1. Defining Public and Private Issues.

      Part II: Diversity and Difference:.

      Introduction: Recognizing Difference.

      2. Personal Experience, Families and Households.

      3. Class, Race and Gender.

      Part III: On Work:.

      4.Defining Work.

      5. Gender and Wage Labour.

      Part IV:Women and Politics.

      6. Women and Citizenship.

      7. Women's Struggles: Unity and Diversity.

      References.

      Source List of Articles.

      Acknowledgements.

      Index.

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