Embodying identities : culture, differences and social theory / Victor J. Seidler.

By:

Seidler, Victor J, 1945-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Bristol, UK ; Portland, OR : Policy Press, 2010.Description: xx, 228 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

1847423817 (pbk.)
9781847423818 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

305 SEI

Contents:

Introduction: identities, bodies and differences -- Challenges: complexities, diversity, self-worth -- Histories: beliefs, diasporas, belongings -- Experiences: realities, psychologies, discourse -- Differences: feminisms, enemies, equalities -- Genders: desires, self-rejection, recognition -- Explorations: \'race\', violence, shame -- Transformations: masculinities, choices, futures -- Conflicts: complexity, cultures, youth -- Rejections: shame, fear, hatred -- Postmodernities: individualisms, performances, sexualities -- Spaces: virtual worlds, technologies, globalisation -- Conclusion: embodied identities: experience, power, differences and social theory.

Summary: In the 1970s and 80s, identities seemed to be \'fixed\' or \'socially constructed\' through categories of class, \'race\', ethnicity, gender, sexualities and religion as they were passed from one generation to the next. These days we are much more able to choose who we want to be. We have begun to recognise the diversity, fragmentation and fluidity of identities, but how do we create and shape our own? Embodying Identities shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth, enabling them to come to terms with the complexities of their lived identities in a post-modern globalised world. The book recognises that we have to understand the networks of complex affiliations and belongings that shape identities. It draws on diverse traditions within classical social theory that have emerged from Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as more recent traditions of critical theory and post-structuralism, to illuminate transitions from the modern to the post-modern. Using contemporary examples, Embodying Identities will be of interest to sociology, politics, social work, philosophy and cultural studies students. It will also be of value to social work practitioners and anyone attempting to understand how we form and live our complex and embodied identities--Publisher\'s description.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	305 SEI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100440842

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the 1970s and 1980s, identities seemed to be 'fixed' through categories of class, 'race', ethnicity, gender, sexualities and religion. These days we have begun to recognise the diversity, fragmentation and fluidity of identities, but how do we create and shape our own? The book shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth. It draws on diverse traditions from Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as more recent traditions of critical theory and post-structuralism, and will be of interest to sociology, politics, social work, philosophy and cultural studies students.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-219) and index.

In the 1970s and 80s, identities seemed to be \'fixed\' or \'socially constructed\' through categories of class, \'race\', ethnicity, gender, sexualities and religion as they were passed from one generation to the next. These days we are much more able to choose who we want to be. We have begun to recognise the diversity, fragmentation and fluidity of identities, but how do we create and shape our own? Embodying Identities shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth, enabling them to come to terms with the complexities of their lived identities in a post-modern globalised world. The book recognises that we have to understand the networks of complex affiliations and belongings that shape identities. It draws on diverse traditions within classical social theory that have emerged from Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as more recent traditions of critical theory and post-structuralism, to illuminate transitions from the modern to the post-modern. Using contemporary examples, Embodying Identities will be of interest to sociology, politics, social work, philosophy and cultural studies students. It will also be of value to social work practitioners and anyone attempting to understand how we form and live our complex and embodied identities--Publisher\'s description.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Glossary (p. vi)
Acknowledgements (p. xiv)
Preface (p. xvi)
1 Introduction: identities, bodies and differences (p. 1)
2 Challenges: complexities / diversity / self-worth (p. 15)
3 Histories: beliefs / diasporas / belongings (p. 27)
4 Experiences: realities / psychologies / discourse (p. 41)
5 Differences: feminisms / enemies / equalities (p. 53)
6 Genders: desires / self-rejection / recognition (p. 69)
7 Explorations:'race' / violence / shame (p. 81)
8 Transformations: masculinities / choices / futures (p. 95)
9 Conflicts: complexity / cultures / youth (p. 111)
10 Rejections: shame / fear / hatred (p. 129)
11 Postmodernities: individualisms / performances /sexualities (p. 145)
12 Spaces: virtual worlds / technologies / globalisation (p. 159)
13 Conclusion: Embodied identities: experience, power, difference/s and social theory (p. 183)
Bibliography (p. 193)
Index (p. 221)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Victor Jeleniewski Seidler is Professor of Social Theory in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. He has Written Widely in the areas of social theory, ethics and gender, particularly in relation to the critical study of men and masculinities. His recent work includes Young men and masculinities: Global cultures and intimate lives (Zed Books, 2007), Jewish philosophy and western culture (I.B Tauris, 2008) and Urban fears and global terrors: Citizenship, multicultures and belongings after 7/7 (Routledge, 2007).