Full Description
Gender, Power, and Society explores the multifaceted relationship between gender and power in contemporary society. Bringing together a diverse set of scholars who apply innovative theoretical frameworks, including intersectionality and feminism, chapters examine how power is distributed and exercised in various social structures, institutions, and interpersonal interactions. Authors investigate the manifestations of power at the macro, meso, and micro levels, addressing critical issues such as gender-based violence, sexual harassment, fertility decisions, and media representation. Exploring how economic, political, and legal forces intersect with gender, the edited collection uncovers the complex ways in which power operates in both overt and subtle forms, from universities and workplaces to new oil towns and Indian cinema.
Targeting scholars and students in gender studies, sociology, legal studies, and media studies, Gender, Power, and Society provides valuable insights for those seeking to understand the intersections of gender and power in contemporary society. Its interdisciplinary approach makes it essential reading for anyone engaged in research or education focused on gender-based inequality, social justice, and the broader implications of power.
Contents
Introduction to Gender, Power, and Society: Persistence and Change; Vasilikie (Vicky) Demos and Marcia Texler Segal
Harassment and Gender Based Violence
Chapter 1. Gender, power, and resistance in the sexual harassment of immigrant workers: Evidence from legal cases in the United States; Cynthia Deitch and Ruoxi Lyu
Chapter 2. "Creating a Balance of Power:" Gender and Empowerment in the #MeToo Era; Pamela Aronson, Kathleen M. Darcy, Lisa A. Martin, Francine Banner, and Grace Bradley
Chapter 3. The Impact of an Oil Boom on Gendered Power Dynamics, Inequalities, and Interpersonal Violence; Elizabeth M. Legerski
Traditional and Non-Traditional Reproductive Decisions and Beliefs
Chapter 4. "An Oasis of Hope" and "Superior" Expertise: Advertising Sexual Citizenship in the United States Commercial Surrogacy Market; Lauren Danielowski
Chapter 5. Egalitarian Intentions and Gendered Beliefs: Gender and Fertility Decisions; Jamie Oslawski-Lopez and Jaclyn A.Tabor
Gender on the Screen
Chapter 6. Sociocultural Impact of Media Representations of Gender and Power Dynamics: Insights from India; Arunima Datta and Ramyyata Tewari
