Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, this book
reviews the research and issues surrounding gender from multiple
perspectives including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and
public , with an emphasis on the interaction between
biological and social theories. The implications of social roles,
status, and gender-related traits on relationships and
that are central to students' daily lives are emphasized
throughout. Students learn how to distinguish the similarities
and differences between the sexes and the theories that explain
the differences. Methodological flaws that may impact the
observance of sex differences are also examined.
Learning activities and pedagogical tools included in the text:
* Do Gender exercises which provide an rtunity to test
hypotheses and explore data
* Sidebars on special interest topics and numerous visuals that
bring the studies to life
* Take Home Points that summarize key concepts in bulleted format
* Boldfaced key terms and definitions, chapter summaries,
discussion questions, and suggested readings which help students
review the material
New to the 5th Edition:
* Expanded sections on cohabitation, sexuality, online
relationships, social media influences, single-sex classrooms,
sex differences in math abilities, and gender implications of
divorce on
* Expanded coverage of gender and parenting, gender and the
workplace, gender and power, and balancing work and family
* An expanded intersectional approach that highlights how gender
is connected to social class, race, and ethnicity, including more
coverage of gender system justification theory
* Coverage of transgender issues including recent changes in the
DSM guidelines
* Streamlined discussions to further engage students to think
about gender issues
* A companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/Helgeson where
instructors will find Power Point slides, multiple choice
quizzes, and short answer questions with suggested answers for
each chapter; and students will find flashcards of key terms,
chapter outlines, and links to related websites and further
reading
Divided into three parts, each section builds on the previous
one. First, gender and the development of gender roles across
cultures are introduced. Scientific methods used to study gender,
attitudes toward gender, and the latest data and theories on sex
differences in cognitive, social, and emotional domains are then
introduced. Theories of gender-role development, including
evolutionary, social learning, social role, and gender schema
theories are reviewed along with the implications of gender on
achievement. Part one reviews the key information on the
similarities and differences between the sexes and the theories
that explain the differences which lay the foundation for the
remainder of the book. Part two examines the role of gender in
relationships including communication styles and the impact of
these interactions on friendship and romantic relationships. The
third part examines the role of gender on physical and mental
. The effects of marriage and parenting on are
reviewed, including domestic abuse, along with how gender affects
the association between work and .
This is an ideal text for upper level gender-focused courses
including the psychology of gender, psychology of women or men,
gender issues, and gender, women’s, or men’s studies taught in
psychology, women’s studies, gender studies, sociology, and
anthropology.