Ageing and new intimacies

Gender, sexuality and temporality in an English salsa scene

Auteurs

• Sarah Milton

Paramètres

• 168 pages
• 6 heures de lecture

• Sciences sociales

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Focusing on the everyday practices of femininity and intimacy among midlife women, this book utilizes ethnographic research and oral histories from salsa classes. It challenges traditional views of baby boomers, highlighting how these practices are influenced by class and race. The narrative emphasizes the women's pursuit of 'respectability' in their relationships and social interactions, providing a nuanced understanding of their experiences and identities.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2024
• Reliure: (rigide)