#gender: an introduction to gendered social problems

Thorough yet concise, #Gender: An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems provides timely, accessible, real-world cases of gendered social issues so that students can easily see the impact gender has on their lives. The textbook opens with the definition of gender and offers students a sociological framework to build upon. Current events such as the Roe v Wade reversal, Don’t Say Gay, and hormone testing for athletes provide up to date examples of gendered social issues while ＂Moving Forward＂ sections highlight the efforts that activists and everyday people are making to offer solutions for current issues. The book closes with a discussion on social change. Perfect for undergraduate students learning how gender informs their individual lives and wider societal structures.

Sarah DeWard is a lecturer in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and affiliate faculty in the Department of Women’s and Gender studies at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. She has taught at many universities, including Clemson University and Eastern Michigan University, for over 15 years. DeWard is a former trainer the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence where she provided national and statewide training about domestic violence advocacy and intimate partner sexual violence, among other topics. She has worked as a counselor, support group facilitator, advocate, consultant, and grant-writer in domestic violence programs in Michigan, South Carolina, and New York.