Gender Inequality in Our Changing World

Focusing on contemporary gender inequality in the United States, this textbook situates the issue within a historical and global framework. It examines the factors that influence gender inequality and how it evolves over time, emphasizing the intersections with race, social class, and sexual identity. Designed for sociology of gender courses, it combines theoretical insights with empirical examples, encouraging students to reflect on the causes and effects of gender inequality in their lives and around the world.