Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition of The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research presents an introductory overview of gender theory and research, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approach to one of the most important topics in the field of sociology. * Features extensive revisions and updates, and incorporates recent cross-national research on gender * Expands and develops frameworks introduced in first edition * Treats gender as a multilevel system operating at the individual, interactional, and institutional levels * Stresses conceptual and theoretical issues in the sociology of gender Offers an accessible yet intellectually sophisticated approach to current gender theory and research * Includes pedagogical features designed to encourage critical thinking and debate