Routledge - When Sex Became Gender (Perspectives on Gender)

Explore the intellectual history of feminist theory with When Sex Became Gender by Routledge. This book provides a detailed study of how ideas regarding the social construction of gender emerged during the post-World War II period. It examines how these concepts served as a foundational paradigm for both second and third wave feminist thought. Through the lens of intellectual history, the text traces the origins of gender theory back to a specific group of academic women. These scholars used bold and imaginative ideas to reshape social understanding. The book covers the work of famous feminist scholars like Simone de Beauvoir and Margaret Mead, while also looking at the contributions of other significant figures in the field. This work is an essential resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, or the history of feminist thought. It offers a clear look at how early postwar theories built the framework for modern gender studies.