Doing Gender in Media, Art, and Culture: A Contemporary Guide to Gender Studies Rosemarie Buikema, Liedeke Plate, and Kathrin Thiele is an English-language study book within the field of gender studies. This reference work is intended for students and researchers in higher education who want to delve into cultural and social issues related to gender.
This guide to gender offers a critical introduction to recent developments in cultural gender studies. The content focuses on art, culture, and media and covers various disciplines such as literature, history, film, performance, Indigenous studies, and digital spirit sciences.
With a total of 18 chapters, the book analyzes themes such as the backlash against feminism, systemic racism, sexism, anti-trans violence, and non-binary gender identifications. It emphasizes the need to recognize epistemic inequalities and discusses the importance of intersectional and gender-sensitive research methods for understanding gender in broader socio-political contexts.
Doing Gender in Media, Art, and Culture is a fundamental source for anyone seeking a thorough and accessible overview of the core problems and current debates within gender studies.