Examines different ways in which gender can be theorised so that through analysis of different methods of theorising, the processes by which people are categorised as male and female can be cross-examined. Intended for students and researchers in philosophy, sociology and gender studies, including those interested in gender. Presents a theoretical overview of approaches to gender and discusses major theories that are involved in the the ways people 'become gendered'.Includes a guest chapter on psychoanalysis by Ros Minsky.
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Gender Identity|Research|Philosophy|Sociology|Psychoanalytic Theory