This accessible guide provides readers with an introduction to the key concepts and main developments in gender studies. Highlighting the importance of gender in the contemporary world, it is an ideal overview for students and professionals alike.
Exploring the daily ritual of getting dressed, this book delves into women's clothing choices and their implications for identity and body image. Through intimate observations and discussions, it reveals how real women navigate societal pressures and personal preferences in a world dominated by distorted ideals of femininity. Offering insights into the intersection of clothing, culture, and self-perception, the work serves as a valuable resource for students of anthropology and fashion, prompting reflection on the social dynamics at play in personal style decisions.
Exploring the interconnectedness of birth and death, this book challenges the conventional view of these events as opposites. It posits that both are essential to our understanding of existence and the human experience. By examining their relationship, the author invites readers to reflect on how these moments shape our lives and perspectives, ultimately revealing their significance in the broader context of living.
Material Methods brings introduces students and researchers to the wide range of cross-disciplinary methods which help us to approach and interpret material culture and materials.
Identity matters, but it matters in different ways at different times. Identity is a buzz word that we often hear about in all sorts of contexts, ranging from the concern with the self expressed through therapy, to identity crises that operate on the global arena, especially post 9/11.