Montemurro argues that American society at the turn of the twenty-first century is still married to traditional conceptions of masculinity and femininity and that prenuptial rituals contribute to the stabilization of gender inequalities
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
ISBN-10
0813538106
ISBN-13
9780813538105
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50808353
Product Key Features
Author
Beth Montemurro
Publication Name
Something Old, Something Bold : Bridal Showers and Bachelorette Parties
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv1472.S5m66 2006
Reviews
This highly accessible study explains why bridal showers are considered dull and boring while bachelorette parties have become the fling of choice. Something Old, Something Bold shows how the sexual revolution has transformed the way contemporary brides approach marriage. - Elizabeth Pleck, author of Cinderella Dreams: The Allure of the Lavish Wedding
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Sociology / General, Customs & Traditions, Entertaining, Sociology / Marriage & Family