Praeger Guide to the Psychology of Gender

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Michele A. Paludi

Book Code: C8244

ISBN: 0-275-98244-0

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98244-7

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352 pages, Figure

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 11/30/2004

List Price: $55.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Offering a baseline summary of current developments in the psychology of gender, Paludi offers a more or less feminist perspective of the subject. Each contributor (all specialists, most of them women) concentrates on a specific topic--e.g., gender in the classroom, gender and mental health, gender and intimate relationships--and each essay includes a long and valuable reading list. Cultural factors are addressed and Latin American perspectives receive special attention....Recommended. Lower-/upper-division undergraduates and general readers.
—Choice May 2005

Description: When we examine the field of gender psychology closely, we note that much of what the popular media tells us about women and men does not hold up to research scrutiny. This handbook helps to replace media stereotypes and myths with realities and shows us that there are more similarities between the sexes than differences. The contributors to this handbook have a highly practical and readable approach that will prompt readers to examine their self-awareness and social tolerance to biases against women and men in our social institutions such as schools and workplaces. They also reveal that the increased participation in courses and reading of literature on gender has improved gender role attitudes and behavior, causing both sexes to treat each other with more respect and dignity. The contributors to this volume focus on gender role development and multicultural issues throughout the lifecyle. They also emphasize the empowerment of both sexes. The gender-related topics in this handbook include: Teacher socialization of girls and boys; Women's and men's verbal and nonverbal communication skills; Women's and men's voting patterns; Sexual violence; The gender wage gap; Women's and men's friendships and sexual relationships; Parents' communication of masculinity and femininity to their children.

LC Card Number: 2004014774

LCC Class: BF692

Dewey Class: 155


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