C. Lesley Biggs

C. Lesley Biggs >is Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan. She co-taught with Susan Gingell the first women’s and gender course at the University. Her main areas of interest lie in the history and sociology of the professions with a particular focus on complementary and alternative healers, and the sociology of the body. Lesley was a recipient of the Master Teacher Award in 2009.

Books by C. Lesley Biggs

Gendered Intersections

Gendered Intersections

An Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies, 2nd Edition

Edited by C. Lesley Biggs, Pamela Downe, Susan Gingell

Following the structure of the successful first edition of Gendered Intersections, this second edition examines the intersections across and between gender, race, culture, class, ability, sexuality, age and geographical location from the diverse perspectives of academics, artists and activists. Using a variety of mediums — academic research, poetry, statistics, visual essays, fiction, emails and music — this collection offers a unique exploration of gender through issues such as Aboriginal… (more information)