The Gender Reader's fifty-one selections, all related to issues and questions of gender, are organized into five parts that address sub-themes ithin this broad and rich subject. The readings represent a balanced view of several gender -related topics and have been chosen to provide a ackground for rich discussion and thoughtful essays. The issues raised throughout the book are designed to provide readers with opportunities for personal and reflective writing as well as expository and argumentative writing. For anyone interested in issues of gender for balanced writing.