Written by leading gender communication scholar, Julia T. Wood, GENDERED LIVES, Ninth Edition, introduces users to theories, research, and pragmatic information demonstrating the multiple and often interactive ways that our views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture.

With the most up-to-date research, balanced perspectives of masculinity and femininity, a personal introduction to the field, and a conversational first-person writing style, GENDERED LIVES, Ninth Edition, is an engaging book that encourages users to think critically about gender and our society.