Bedford care and quality in every volume. Each volume in the Bedford Spotlight series is developed with attention to design, pedagogy, and compelling readings that work in the classroom.
Affordable, and an ideal package option. Each volume in the Spotlight series offers plenty of material for a composition course while keeping the price low
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Multiple perspectives on gender and its effects on individuals and society. In order to foster student engagement, five chapters, built around central questions on the subject of gender, offer numerous entry points for inquiry and discussion. A mix of genres as well as accessible and challenging selections allows instructors to tailor their approach to each classroom. For instance
- Judith Lorber
, in "’Night to His Day’": The Social Construction of Gender" explains how gender is not innate.- Peggy Orenstein
, in "What’s Wrong with Cinderella?" examines the pervasiveness of princess and other gender normative toys marketed for girls.- Michael Kimmel
, in "The Rites of Almost-Men: Binge Drinking, Fraternity Hazing, and the Elephant Walk" looks at the rituals of masculinity for young adult men, focusing in particular on the college years.
Thoughtful support for writers and instructors. A general introduction, chapter introductions, and headnotes provide context, and prompts and assignments offer suggestions for discussion, informal writing, research; ways to connect selections; and assignments for writing. A Web site for the series offers support for teaching the themes in each volume.