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Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective

by · 1993

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Introduces students to the significant topics in the field of anthropology of gender - drawing not only from classic sources, but also from the diverse literature on gender roles and ideology around the world. This book takes an accessible approach to the subject matter, making coverage appropriate for students from a variety of levels.

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anthropologyanthropologyMore like thisLess of thissociologysociologyMore like thisLess of this
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gendergenderMore like thisLess of thisfeminismfeminismMore like thisLess of this
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collegecollegeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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long · 575 pages
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