Socio-Legal Studies - Gender & Sexuality

Here is a pioneering volume that explores adolescent homosexuality around the world. Social scientists examine the personal experiences of gay and lesbian teenagers from culture to culture and address the problems and obstacles these young people face. The changing contexts, values, and goals of soc..

Intended for use in courses on law and society, as well as courses in women’s and gender studies, women and politics, and women and the law – this book that takes up the question of what women judges signify in several different jurisdictions in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union...

Intended for use in courses on law and society, as well as courses in women’s and gender studies, women and politics, and women and the law – this book that takes up the question of what women judges signify in several different jurisdictions in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union...

Highlighting the voices less commonly showcased to the public – voices of young people, parents, and social and health practitioners – this book comments on gender and sexuality in the contexts of formal and informal education, peer cultures and non-conformity, social sustainability and equal rights..

Gender and the Law provides an ideal introduction to gender and feminist theory for law studentswho are taking gender and law-focused modules. It addresses many of the complex and controversial debates around gender...

Originally published in 1987. This book provides an overview of developments in perspectives, research methods and strategies adopted by researchers and teachers to investigate gender and education...

This book uses detailed case studies of two secondary schools to examine the relationship between curriculum choice and gender identity among fourteen-year-old pupils making their first choices about what subjects to pursue at exam level. It reveals a two way process. Pupils’ decisions on what subje..

This book uses detailed case studies of two secondary schools to examine the relationship between curriculum choice and gender identity among fourteen-year-old pupils making their first choices about what subjects to pursue at exam level. It reveals a two way process. Pupils’ decisions on what subje..

Narratives and artwork from the field are framed by sociocultural and critical theory and research-based elaboration on the issues discussed. The stories of real-world practices offer encouragement for building inclusive environments and enhancing social-emotional relationships among youth, families..

Narratives and artwork from the field are framed by sociocultural and critical theory and research-based elaboration on the issues discussed. The stories of real-world practices offer encouragement for building inclusive environments and enhancing social-emotional relationships among youth, families..

Originally published in 1987. This book addresses a reappraisal of the processes of gender development and its social and educational consequences, providing examples of key research topics and methods used...

Bringing together an international range of academics, Gender, Sexualities and Law provides a comprehensive interrogation of the range of issues - both topical and controversial - raised by the gendered character of law and legal discourse...