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Urban ethnography about gender change <br/><br/>Madrid in the 1990s was a lively place. This book presents ethnographic examples and analyses of the way gender meanings were changing. The context is middle class; comparisons are made with an earlier work in a working class area of Valencia.<br/><br/>The theoretical focus is on processes of cultural change, using mainly speech in natural situations as the empirical base since talking is one form of doing. The historical and social background is also described.<br/><br/>Madrilenian conversations were full of examples from all walks of life and personal situations. The historical moment was one of change from an authoritarian society to a more democratic one. These larger circumstances were often symbolized in terms of gender issues. <br/><br/>A common idea in Madrilenian discussions was that women should be or become persons. This use of the concept "person" has little to do with individualism or psychology. It was rather an everyday way of expressing opposition to essentialized and hierarchical categorizations. The phrase meant that a "person" is an active human being who refuses to be categorized by others, whereas a "woman" must look and behave so that her gender is clearly contrasted to that of a "man". And this, it was thought, places women at a disadvantage. But there were also those who thought that a woman can only be a person if she is a "woman" first.

<strong>Calling all bada**es! The only official guide to the kickin' world of the Emmy-nominated and globally beloved show <em>Cobra Kai </em>is here.</strong><br/><br/><em>The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai</em> is a celebration of the superfans - an essential companion to the show acting as a master sensei ready to guide readers through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of <em>The</em> <em>Karate Kid</em> and <em>Cobra Kai</em> continues with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations as well as interviews with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Mariduena (Miguel Diaz), and Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso).<br/><br/>The show's creators will give an unprecedented look inside the making of <em>Cobra Kai</em> and the writing, directing, and production of this beloved franchise that has grown from scrappy underdog to a global phenomenon. Hear directly from the show's crew and get an exclusive behind -he-scenes look into fight choreography from the stunt team; journey with the set designers through the Valley, from the magical retreat of the Miyagi-do dojo to the humble strip mall that houses the Cobra Kai dojo; and learn from the composers how the bada** soundtrack for the show was conceived. And MUCH MORE!<br/><br/>Remember: <strong>Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.</strong>

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