Full Description
Women's Livesof the literature to present a rich range of experiences and issues of relevance to girls and women. This text offers the unique combination of a chronological approach to gender that is embedded within topical chapters. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, each chapter integrates current material on women differing in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, sexual orientation and ableness. The third edition reflects substantial changes in the field while maintaining its empirical focus through engaging writing, student activities, and critical thinking exercises. With over 2,100 new references emphasizing the latest research and theories, the authors continue to pique interests in psychology of women.
Contents
1. Introduction to the Psychology of WomenCultural Representations of Gender 3. Gender Self-Concept and Gender Attitudes: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences 4. Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence 5. Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition 6. Sexuality 7. Reproductive System and Childbearing 8. Relationships 9. Education and Achievement 10. Employment 11. Balancing Family and Work 12. Physical Health 13. Mental Health 14. Violence Against Girls and Women 15. A Feminist Future: Goals, Actions and Attitudes
