Changing Names and Gendering Identity - Social Organisation in Contemporary Britain

Summary

This book investigates contemporary naming practices on marriage in Britain, drawing on survey data and detailed interview material. A critique of the gender-blindness of sociological theories of individualisation, this volume offers evidence of the continued importance of traditions and the past to the functioning of contemporary society. In di

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Thwaites, Rachel (Canterbury Christ Church Univers Thwaites, Thwaites Rachel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367595760
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59576-0
• No. of pages: 154
• Series: Routledge Research in Gender and Society
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Sociology: family & relationships, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Gender studies, gender groups, Sociology: family and relationships, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity