Sex and gender. Socio-political aspects of terminological debates
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2022-1-352-362
Abstract
The article analyzes the process of defining the conceptual apparatus of the terms “sex”, “gender”, “third gender” in culture, social thought, feminist and gender studies. An attempt is made to identify the significance and influence of gender debates on various social, political institutions and processes of modern societies.
About the Author
V. G. Ushakova
Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Valentina G. Ushakova, Cand. of Sci. (History)
bld. 7–9, Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg, 199034
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Ushakova V.G. Sex and gender. Socio-political aspects of terminological debates. RSUH/RGGU BULLETIN. Series Philosophy. Social Studies. Art Studies. 2022;(1):352-362. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2022-1-352-362
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