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How far have we really progressed toward gender equality in the
United States? The answer is, "not far enough." This engaging and
accessible work, aimed at students studying gender and social
inequality, provides new insight into the uneven and stalled nature
of the gender revolution in the twenty-first century. Honing in on
key institutions-the family, higher education, the workplace,
religion, the military, and sports-key scholars in the field look
at why gender inequality persists. All contributions are rooted in
new and original research and introductory and concluding essays
provide a broad overview for students and others new to the field.
The volume also explores how to address current inequities through
political action, research initiatives, social mobilization, and
policy changes. Conceived of as a book for gender and society
classes with a mix of exciting, accessible, pointed pieces, Gender
in the Twenty-First Century is an ideal book for students and
scholars alike.
In a 2004 study by the Annie E. Casey, Ford, and Rockefeller
Foundations it was reported that a large number of American
families are currently faring poorly in their struggle to provide
for themselves. Low-income and poor families were found to contain
one-third of all of the children in American working families.
Low-wage jobs without benefits mean that families at or below the
poverty line live a precarious existence. This four-volume set is
designed to reveal, explicate, analyze, and assess the effects of
an inadequate income on children. Each volume contains original
essays written by an interdisciplinary roster of contributors. The
first volume, Children and the State addresses policy and
legislation that affect low-income families. One issue that is
considered in this volume is the lack of a national housing policy
in the United States. The second volume, Health and Medical Issues
includes discussions on the status of Medicaid, the lack of mental
health services available for low-income families, and the
difficult-to-access healthcare for the rural poor. Volume three,
Families and Children explores the effects of welfare reform,
especially the issue of childcare and the increased work
expectations of parents. Other compelling topics in this volume
include low-income families and the Family and Medical Leave Act,
poor children and the internet, and the increase in economic
insecurity among low-income families who increasingly live on
credit. In the final volume, The Promise of Education, universal
pre-kindergarten, Head Start, and the education of immigrant
children are all explored.
How far have we really progressed toward gender equality in the
United States? The answer is, "not far enough." This engaging and
accessible work, aimed at students studying gender and social
inequality, provides new insight into the uneven and stalled nature
of the gender revolution in the twenty-first century. Honing in on
key institutions-the family, higher education, the workplace,
religion, the military, and sports-key scholars in the field look
at why gender inequality persists. All contributions are rooted in
new and original research and introductory and concluding essays
provide a broad overview for students and others new to the field.
The volume also explores how to address current inequities through
political action, research initiatives, social mobilization, and
policy changes. Conceived of as a book for gender and society
classes with a mix of exciting, accessible, pointed pieces, Gender
in the Twenty-First Century is an ideal book for students and
scholars alike.
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