Age, Gender and Sexuality through the Life Course - 9781138854635

Name: Age, Gender and Sexuality through the Life Course - 9781138854635
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Age, Gender and Sexuality through the Life CourseThe Girl in Time\nAuthor(s): Susan Pickard\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138854635, 978-1138854635\nSynopsis\nAge, Gender and Sexuality through the Life Course argues that the gendered structure of temporality (defined in the dual sense of everyday time as well as age and stage of life) is a key factor underpinning the stalling of the gender revolution. Taking as its central focus the idealised young woman who serves as the mascot of contemporary success, this book demonstrates how the celebration of the Girl is (i) representative of social mobility, educational and professional achievement; (ii) possesses diligence, docility and emotional intelligence, and (iii) displays a reassuring sexuality and youthfulness but is constructed from the outset to have a fleetingly short life span.\n\nPickard undertakes a theoretical and empirical exploration of the contempora.