Holmes, Mary, 1965-

Gender and everyday life / Mary Holmes. - London : Routledge, ©2009. - xiv, 162 p. ; 20 cm. - The new sociology .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-155) and index.

Women and men are more alike than we might think. This text provides a look at how society divides people into feminine women and masculine men. It explains how sociological approaches to gender can help us understand how and why everyday life is often so different for women and men, despite their similarities.

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Gender identity.
Sex differences.
Sex role.
Society.