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Gender in cross-cultural perspective

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Pearson/Prentice Hall, Jun 25, 2008 - Social Science - 578 pages
This reader introduces students/readers to the most significant topics in the field of anthropology of genderdrawing not only from classic sources, but also from the most recent, diverse literature on gender roles and ideology around the world. It takes a clear, accessible approach to the subject matter, making coverage appropriate for students from various levels.

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User Review  - Lori - Goodreads

I enjoyed learning about how gender is constructed in a variety of cultures around the world, and I came away from the book hopeful that we can one day return to the egalitarianism that characterized early societies. Read full review

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Contents

The Role of Women in Human Evolution
16
Mother Love and Child Death
33
The Fashioning of Women
65
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About the author (2008)

CAROLINE B. BRETTELL is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Southern Methodist University.

Sargrent is Professor of Anthropology and Director of Women's Studies at Southern Methodist University.

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