Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe

By Joshua A. Sanborn, Annette F. Timm

Subjects: Europe, social conditions, Sociology, Social conditions, France, history, revolution, 1789-1799, History, Social Situations And Conditions, European history: c 1750 to c 1900, Europe - General, LGBTQ history, European history: from c 1900 -, History - General History, Sex, Sex Roles (Sociological Aspects), Europe, history, Gender Studies, Sociology - General, Social Science, Social Science / Gender Studies, Sex role, Social history, LGBTQ sociology, Europe, Gender identity, Human Sexuality

Description: Through a blend of history and historiography, Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe provides a clear and concise introduction to gender history in the region. The detailed examples and engaging language make this a useful overview for students not only of gender history, but also of European history more widely, as considerations of gender illuminate our understanding of historical change and individual experience. In six thematic chapters that cover democracy and capitalism, imperialism and war, the authors explain how gender roles were socially constructed and how they influenced political and economic developments during the period. This new edition has been thoroughly re-edited and expanded to take account of ongoing methodological innovation and recent scholarship in the field. The book also includes a brand new chapter on sexuality in the 21st century and extended material on: · Scandinavia · The Mediterranean · Alternative Sexualities · Women's history and femininity Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe is a key text for all students of gender history and the history of modern Europe in general.