Routledge Women and Space - Cross-Cultural Perspectives Book

Explore the complex connection between women and their environments in this second, revised edition. Published by Routledge, this book addresses the vital relationship between women and space, a topic central to modern feminist discussion. By combining developments in psychology and geography, the authors use social maps to examine how different individuals perceive their surroundings. This work provides ethnographic evidence gathered from a diverse range of women, including actresses, politicians, farmers, and housewives. The research spans multiple global regions, offering insights from England, Africa, Iran, Peru, Greece, and the former Soviet Union. Readers will learn how space functions not just in physical dimensions, but also through social and symbolic meanings. Ideal for students and professionals in anthropology and sociology, this text provides a deep look into how social structures shape spatial perception across different cultures. It serves as a key resource for understanding the social maps that define human experience.