Shannon N. Davis (EDT) Gender in the Twenty-First Century

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How far have we really progressedtowardgenderequality intheUnited States?The answer is, ';not far enough.'This engagingand accessible work, aimed at students studyinggenderand social inequality,provides new insight intotheuneven and stalled nature ofthegenderrevolution inthe twenty-firstcentury. Honing in on key institutionsthefamily, higher education,theworkplace, religion,themilitary, and sportskey scholars inthefieldlook at whygenderinequality persists. All contributions are rooted in new and original research and introductory and concludingessays provide a broad overview for students and others new tothefield.Thevolume also explores how to address current inequities through political action, research initiatives, social mobilization, and policy changes. Conceived of as a book forgenderand society classes with a mix of exciting, accessible, pointed pieces,GenderintheTwenty-FirstCenturyis an ideal book for students and scholars alike.