Takes a cross-cultural approach to the study of women
A World Full of Women, 6/e, combines descriptive ethnography, gender theory, and international statistics to present a comprehensive picture of the lives of women. Readers will better comprehend and contextualize women s issues and experiences in today s world. This title explores the diversity of women s lives from class to culture, with examples ranging from women s work to marriage patterns, health issues, violence against women, and grassroots organizing."