Gendered Worlds

Gendered Worlds, 4th Edition, examines gender relations across the globe using the sociological imagination. Authors Judy Root Aulette, Judith Wittner, and Kristen Barber analyze how forms of gender, race and ethnicity, class, and sexual inequality operate transnationally.

The textbook investigates the impact of globalization on everyday life, highlighting how local actors resist injustice, reimagine social possibilities, and work toward change. Discussion connects theoretical frameworks with empirical research on topics such as violence, sports, and sexuality.

To encourage critical reflection, the 2019 edition adds "Talking About" boxes in each chapter, prompting students to examine their personal experiences and question their thinking.