Research And Gender

Author: Liz Jones

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Description

Illustrates the complex relationship between gender and research. This work uses concrete examples and draws upon their own gendered experiences by including mini-case studies from research projects in areas such as childhood studies, health care and education.

Author description

Liz Jones is Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and is editor of "Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Approach" (Open UP, 2005). Ian Barron is Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Table of contents

Introduction; 1. "Maleness" of research paradigms; 2. Feminist perspectives; 3. Post-modern perspectives; 4. Issues of masculinity; 5. Male researchers in feminised fields; 6. Performing research; References; Index.