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1	Race, Class, & Gender in the United States: An Integrated Study more books like this by Paula S Rothenberg add to wishlist IN see all copies from £5.54! new only from £9.25! \| first editions
2	Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity more books like this by Judith P Butler add to wishlist One of the classic works in feminist theory, originally published in 1990. Judith P. Butler critiques what she calls "heteronormativity" and argues for new ways of looking at gender and sexuality. see all copies from £7.69! new only from £14.22! \| first editions
3	Human Sexuality Today more books like this by Bruce M King add to wishlist For Human Sexuality courses in psychology, sociology, anthropology, health and biology departments. This appealing, readable and humanistic guide to human sexuality achieves a sound balance between facts and understanding, giving students the information they need to make responsible decisions and helping them feel comfortable about themselves ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £16.71!
4	The Chalice and the Blade-Our History, Our Future more books like this by Riane Tennenhaus Eisler add to wishlist This thought-provoking book looks to the origins of culture as a means of assessing the current state of civilization and the direction in which it is heading. Drawing from art, archaeology, religion, social science, and history, the author concerns himself with the cruelty and inequality that has been a mark of human civilization since the dawn ... see all copies from £4.96! new only from £5.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences more books like this by Leonard Sax add to wishlist Offering fresh, gender-specific ways to help girls and boys avoid drugs and early sexual activity, Dr. Sax explains in clear, accessible language how the brains of boys and girls differ and shows parents why recognizing these differences is an important step in raising happier, healthier children. Teachers & parents. see all copies from £6.48! new only from £6.48! \| first editions
6	Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know more books like this by Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D. add to wishlist Create the relationship with men that you never thought possible -- world renowned relationship counsellor, Barbara de Angelis shows you how. Discover:- 6 biggest mistakes women make with men / what men say!and what they really mean / men's top twenty turnoffs / how to spot -- and avoid -- the men that will give you the most trouble. / how to ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.57! \| first editions
7	The Gendered Society more books like this by Michael S Kimmel add to wishlist Thoroughly updated and revised, the third edition of The Gendered Society explores current thinking about gender, both inside academia and in our everyday lives. Michael S. Kimmel challenges the claim that gender is limited to women's experiences--his compelling and balanced study of gender includes both masculine and feminine perspectives. Part 1 ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £18.24! \| first editions
8	Thinking about Women: Sociological Perspectives on Sex and Gender more books like this by Margaret L Andersen add to wishlist Thinking About Women: Sociological Perspectives on Sex and Gender 7th edition, provides a comprehensive review of feminist scholarship in the social sciences, showing how gender operates in every aspect of society, and how the experiences of both men and women are created through social institutions. The seventh edition introduces new discussions ... see all copies from £3.09! new only from £5.56! \| first editions
9	If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever more books like this by Susan Page add to wishlist Drawing on her extensive experience as a leader of singles seminars and workshops, Page shows that anyone who genuinely wants an intimate relationship can have one. Sweeping aside the currently popular excuses for not being able to find a mate, Page identifies the real reason singles have difficulty finding love. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.39! \| first editions
10	Brain Sex: The Real Difference Between Men and Women more books like this by Anne Moir, David Jessel add to wishlist The sexes are different because their brains are different. In "Brain Sex," geneticist Anne Moir and journalist David Jessel explore the latest research from sexual differentiation of the prenatal brain to the gender differences inherent in kindergarten playstyles, classroom abilities and adult attitudes toward love, sex and marriage. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £11.01! \| first editions
11 view cover	Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us more books like this by Kate Bornstein add to wishlist Gender has been described as the battleground for the 90s. As we watch the emergence of 'gender-bending' in popular culture, the lines are being drawn and sides taken up. Somewhere above both sides stands Kate Bornstein, with a unique, funny and lucid voice. Gender Outlaw is the work of a woman who has been through some changes - a former ... see all copies from £5.70! new only from £9.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective more books like this by Caroline B Brettell add to wishlist For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Anthropology of Gender, Sociology of Women, Introduction to Women's Studies, and Gender Roles. This reader introduces students to the most significant topics in the field of anthropology of gender--drawing not only from classic sources, but also from the most recent, diverse literature on gender roles ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £12.63!
13 view cover	The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World more books like this by Alan Downs, PH.D. add to wishlist A gay psychologist demonstrates how to heal the trauma of being a gay man in an uncompromisingly straight world Whether he is flamboyantly fashionable with a body chiselled to perfection or chronically dissatisfied and without lasting relationships, the stereotypical extremes of male gay behaviour are fuelled by the same dark force: shame. The ... see all copies from £7.00! new only from £7.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Blood and Soil: A World History of Genocide and Extermination from Sparta to Darfur more books like this by Professor Ben Kiernan add to wishlist For thirty years, Ben Kiernan has been deeply involved in the study of genocide and crimes against humanity. He has played a key role in unearthing confidential documentation of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. His writings have transformed our understanding not only of twentieth-century Cambodia but also of the historical phenomenon ... see all copies from £11.23! new only from £13.10! \| first editions
15 view cover	Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality more books like this by Anne Fausto-Sterling add to wishlist Through an inquiry into intersexuals, or hermaphrodites, a biologist questions the ways that science has defined human sexuality and examines both the scientific and cultural debates about sexual identity. Fausto-Sterling's earlier work, MYTHS OF GENDER, has become a standard text in women's studies courses. see all copies from £7.46! new only from £8.36! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Opting Out? Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home more books like this by Pamela Stone add to wishlist Noting a phenomenon that might seem to recall a previous era, "The New York Times Magazine" recently portrayed women who leave their careers in order to become full-time mothers as "opting out." But, are high-achieving professional women really choosing to abandon their careers in order to return home? This provocative study is the first to tackle ... see all copies from £5.70! new only from £9.99! \| first editions
17 view cover	Witches, Midwives, & Nurses: A History of Women Healers more books like this by Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre English add to wishlist Women have always been healers, and medicine has always been an arena of struggle between female lay practitioners and male professionals. This book explores two important phases in the male takeover of health care: the suppression of witches in medieval Europe and the rise of the male medical profession in the United States. see all copies from £2.60! new only from £2.60! \| first editions
18 view cover	Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender and Culture more books like this by Dr. Julia T Wood add to wishlist The purpose of this work is to introduce students to theories, research and pragmatic information that demonstrates the multiple, often interactive ways in which gender images of masculinity and femininity is shaped within contemporary culture. Theories introduced in opening chapters are then used to explore how communication reflects cultural ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £7.43! \| first editions
19 view cover	Fascinating Womanhood more books like this by Helen Andelin add to wishlist This bestselling classic has already brought new happiness and life to millions of marriages, and now Andelin offers timeless wisdom, practical advice, and old-fashioned values for today's fascinating woman. Learn how to awaken a man's deepest feelings of love, eight rules for a successful relationship, how to rekindle your love life, and more. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.33! \| signed copies
20 view cover	Reconstructing Gender: A Multicultural Anthology more books like this by Estelle Disch add to wishlist "Reconstructing Gender" is an anthology that addresses the contemporary experiences from a variety of women and men. Drawing from a wide range of sources including research articles, critical essays, and personal narratives, Disch has chosen accessible, engaging, and provocative readings that represent many perspectives and experiences. Eleven ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £14.17! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Gendered Society Reader more books like this by Michael Kimmel (Editor), Amy Aronson, Ph.D. add to wishlist Designed as a companion volume to "The Gendered Society", the overall purpose of these readings is to provide students with a sense of different discourses on gender that have been produced by a wide range of disciplines. In a series of readings, both classic and contemporary, from the biological sciences, anthropology, cross-culture studies, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £11.76!
22 view cover	Gender: Psychological Perspectives more books like this by Linda Brannon add to wishlist A balanced approach to the gender course -- providing research related to both men and women's issues and encouraging critical thinking about topics that are relevant to all people. This book examines the topic of gender -- the behaviors and attitudes that relate (but are not entirely congruent with) biological sex. Research and scholarship form ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £8.61! \| first editions
23 view cover	This Sex Which is Not One more books like this by Professor Luce Irigaray, Professor Catherine Porter (Translator), Professor Carolyn Burke (Translator) add to wishlist see all copies from £8.67! new only from £13.48! \| first editions
24 view cover	White Privilege: Essential Readings on the Other Side of Racism more books like this by Paula S Rothenberg add to wishlist Studies of racism often focus on its devastating effects on the victims of prejudice. But no discussion of race is complete without exploring the other side--the ways in which some people or groups actually benefit, deliberately or inadvertently, from racial bias. This is the subject of Paula Rothenberg's groundbreaking anthology, "White Privilege ... see all copies from £6.19! new only from £16.52! \| first editions
25 view cover	Men, Women and Relationships: Making Peace with the Opposite Sex more books like this by John Gray, Ph.D. add to wishlist The ultimate guide to enriching relationships with the opposite sex, offering innovative ways to avoid and resolve conflicts. The author explains the strengths and weaknesses, needs and beliefs unique to men and to women, in order for them to learn to better understand and appreciate each other. see all copies from £1.30! new only from £5.57! \| signed copies \| first editions

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