Bibliograph

Sex/gender, biology in a social world, Anne Fausto-Sterling

Type

Label

Sex/gender, biology in a social world, Anne Fausto-Sterling

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-135) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sex/gender

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Anne Fausto-Sterling

Series statement

The Routledge Series integrating science and culture

Sub title

biology in a social world

Summary

"'Sex/Gender' presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This book gives a clearly written explanation of the biological and cultural underpinnings of gender. Anne Fausto-Sterling provides an introduction to the biochemistry, neurobiology, and social construction of gender with expertise and humor in a style accessible to a wide variety of readers. In addition to the basics, 'Sex/Gender' ponders the moral, ethical, social and political side to this inescapable subject."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A genderless future? -- Of spirals and layers -- Of molecules and sex -- Of hormones and brains -- Am I a boy or a girl?-The emergence of gender identity -- Thinking about homosexuality -- Thinking about groups; thinking about individuals -- Pink and blue forever -- The developmental dynamics of pink and blue -- Epilogue: the future of gender (and sex)

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