Routledge Gender Transformations - International Library of Sociology

In Gender Transformations, Sylvia Walby, a leading authority on gender, provides a subtle investigation into the changing landscape of equality. While women in Europe and America have seen increased opportunities, these shifts have also brought about new forms of inequality. This book explores how these changes manifest across different sectors of society. Walby examines the evolution of women's employment, education, and political representation. The text looks at the complex relationships between gender, class, and ethnicity, as well as the connection between local conditions and global pressures. These factors work together to define the position of women in today's labor market and the broader social, political, and economic world. This work is an essential resource for understanding the modern dynamics of gender and social structure.