The Social Construction of Lesbianism Kitzinger, Celi Paperback Book

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Hardback
Artist
Kitzinger, Celia
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Date of Publication
19871123
EAN
9780803981164
ISBN
0803981163
Book Title
The Social Construction of Lesbianism: 1 (Inquiries in Social ...
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The Social Construction of Lesbianism: 1 (Inquiries in Social ...
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
SAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
0803981163
ISBN-13
9780803981164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1095136

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Social Construction of Lesbianism
Publication Year
1988
Subject
Women's Studies, Social Psychology, Lgbt Studies / Lesbian Studies
Type
Textbook
Author
Celia Kitzinger
Subject Area
Social Science, Psychology
Series
Inquiries in Social Construction Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
87-062029
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
This volume was awarded a 1989 Distinguished Publication Award by the Association for Women in Psychology.'A "highly recommended" book. It is well written, with that rare blend of vitality and erudition which makes it accessible to a wide audience... one could not ask for a clearer demonstration of the interpenetration of 'science' and 'politics' ' - The Psychologist'A scholarly and empirically substantial study which will make an important contribution to existing debates within social construction theory' - The Times Higher Education Supplement'A witty expos[ac]e of the absurdities in so-called value free research, done with panache and perception. A good blend of scholarship and sense, well-written and so accessible... a paradigm for sound research in social science' - Dale Spender'Contains many lessons for all those involved in research. It is a closely argued, highly readable book. Kitzinger presents a multi-layered argument in a clear and intelligible manner. The clarity of her argument is aided by a well structured book... Kitzinger writes that the success of the social constructionist approach depends primarily on the "capacity to invite, compel, stimulate or delight the audience". In this book, Kitzinger achieves all of these aims admirably' - British Educational Research Journal'Required reading for people interested in homosexuality, the relation of identity to ideology, the politics of science, and feminist theory' - Ethics'Witty and poignant... Kitzinger's arguments are very convincing... challenging and absorbing... (she) makes an excellent job of presenting the pros and cons of both liberal humanist approaches and radical feminist approaches. The book is so dense with arguments and counter-arguments, I cannot possibly do justice to it... it is only books like this that make us rethink our whole approach to such important issues... a book that brings into question many of the beliefs that researchers take for granted. It will have you thinking about these issues long after the book has been put down, and discussing it with your friends' - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling'A brilliant book!... an important contribution to the literature on lesbianism, and an equally important lesson to all those who take pride in their liberal humanism and in their social science' - Barbara Katz Rothman, City University of New York'This combined analysis of the political roles of research together with a thoughtful research contribution adds to our understanding of the realpolitik of science. Kitzinger's goal is not to denounce science, but to deconstruct it, to show that there are permanent contradictions and tensions in doing research if what you are interested in is social change. In the final analysis, she is telling us, science glorifies science and keeps scientists employed... the book has an exceptionally comprehensive bibliography which will introduce the novice to the sociology of science field. I do commend this interesting book highly' - Archives of Sexual Behavior'A much needed challenge to the offensive wash of liberal humanism that threatens to drown us in benign ignorance and limited acceptance' - Time Out'This is an extremely important debate for feminism' - Spare Rib'
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
1
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
306.7/663
Table Of Content
Rhetoric in Research on Lesbianism and Male Homosexuality Social Scientific Accounts Eliciting and Assessing Lesbian Accounts Lesbian Identities Lesbian Politics The Social Construction of Prejudice The Future for Research on Lesbianism
Synopsis
The old model of lesbianism as a pathological affliction has largely given way to a liberal social scientific one which presents it as an alternative lifestyle, a way of loving, a sexual preference, or a source of personal fulfilment. This controversial book argues that the shift from 'pathological to 'gay affirmative research merely substitutes one depoliticized construction of lesbianism for another. The author contends that the gay affirmative model is fundamentally incompatible with radical feminist theory in which lesbianism is a political statement representing the bonding of women against male supremacy. This volume was awarded a 1989 Distinguished Publication Award by the Association for Women in Psychology., The old model of lesbianism as a pathological affliction has largely given way to a liberal social scientific one which presents it as an alternative lifestyle, a way of loving, a sexual preference, or a source of personal fulfillment. This controversial book argues that the shift from pathological to gay affirmative research merely substitutes one depoliticized construction of lesbianism for another. The author contends that the gay affirmative model is fundamentally incompatible with radical feminist theory in which lesbianism is a political statement representing the bonding of women against male supremacy. This volume was awarded a 1989 Distinguished Publication Award by the Association for Women in Psychology., The old model of lesbianism as a pathological affliction has largely given way to a liberal social scientific one which presents it as an alternative lifestyle, a way of loving, a sexual preference, or a source of personal fulfilment. This controversial book argues that the shift from 'pathological' to 'gay affirmative' research merely substitutes one depoliticized construction of lesbianism for another. The author contends that the gay affirmative model is fundamentally incompatible with radical feminist theory in which lesbianism is a political statement representing the bonding of women against male supremacy. This volume was awarded a 1989 Distinguished Publication Award by the Association for Women in Psychology.
LC Classification Number
HQ75.5.K58 1987

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