Gender Economy and Culture in the European Union

Providing a comprehensive analysis of comparative gender difference in the EU this book addresses a spectrum of gender issues. From employment and households to culture sexuality and male violence the book transcends any 'economy/culture' divide.This wide coverage is placed within a conceptual view of structured 'gender cultures' which vary spatially and historically. Individual chapters are written around this common theme by an expert board of international contributors drawn from a variety of intellectual and disciplinary backgrounds allowing the reader to compare between chapters and read across them.