Introduction to Womens Gender and Sexuality Studies Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Approaches 3rd Edition

Description

Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Approaches

9780197751282    978-0197751282

Introduction to Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Approaches, Third Edition, reflects the exciting changes taking place in this field. Emphasizing both interdisciplinarity and intersectionality, this innovative mix of anthology and textbook includes key primary historical sources and debates on contemporary issues. Readings from a range of genres and perspectives illustrate the diversity of the field. While many of the readings are foundational texts, the book also integrates new work from established scholars and emerging voices to expand current debates in the field. The text is enhanced by thorough overviews that begin each section that encourage students to think critically and self-reflexively.

The addition of Act Now! A Feminist Toolkit for Twenty-first Century Activism to this edition enables students to take their theoretical classroom learning and apply it to activism in their daily lives and the broader world. Act Now! encourages students to use what they have learned to enact change.

Review
“The book is an engaging and multifaceted collection of readings that will inspire students to learn about diverse people, realities, and struggles, past and present. In foregrounding feminist and queer voices from underrepresented thinkers, activists, and artists, the text invites deeper analysis and consideration of a wide range of creative efforts to secure social justice in troubling times.” –Susan Freeman, Western Michigan University”Act Now! provides an accessible, much needed hands on and practical guide to how students can use theoretical knowledge in their everyday lives.” –Ghassan Moussawi, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign”Act Now! is what I’ve been dreaming of!” –Liam Lair, West Chester University
Book Description
The most contemporary, interdisciplinary, and intersectional introduction to women’s, gender, and sexuality studies text/reader on the market
About the Author
L. Ayu Saraswati is Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa.

Barbara L. Shaw is Associate Professor and Chair of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and affiliated with Black Studies, Global Health Studies, and Public Humanities at Allegheny College.

Heather Rellihan is Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies and Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at Anne Arundel Community College.