The Psychology of Women and Gender
Author | : Nicole M. Else-Quest |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 1053 |
Release | : 2017-12-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506382807 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506382800 |
Rating | : 4/5 (800 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Psychology of Women and Gender written by Nicole M. Else-Quest and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 1053 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A psychology of women textbook that fully integrates transgender research, issues, and concerns! With clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge coverage, The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience + delivers an authoritative analysis of classical and up-to-the-minute research from a feminist, psychological viewpoint. Authors Nicole M. Else-Quest and Janet Shibley Hyde examine the cultural and biological similarities and differences between genders, noting how they are often a result of inequality. The Ninth Edition emphasizes rigorous methodology and reviewing and evaluating empirical evidence, helping demystify the scientific process in this field of study. Hands-on applications through case studies that integrate research from other disciplines give students further experience with key issues. This proven resource equips students with a strong foundation for understanding the dynamic influences of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity in the context of psychology and society, along with strategies for thinking critically about popular culture and using psychological science to improve people’s lives and promote gender equality.