The Social Psychology of Gender - How Power and Intimacy Shape Gender Relations (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Noted for its accessibility, this text--now revised and updated to reflect a decade of advances in the field--examines how attitudes and beliefs about gender profoundly shape all aspects of daily life. From the schoolyard to the workplace to dating, sex, and marriage, men and women alike are pressured to conform to gender roles that limit their choices and impede equality. The text uses real-world examples to explore such compelling questions as where masculine and feminine stereotypes come from, the often hidden ways in which male dominance is maintained, and how challenging conventional romantic ideals can strengthen heterosexual relationships. New to This Edition *Chapter on the sexualization of women's bodies, and resistance to it (including #MeToo). *Chapter on the harmful effects of "real man" ideology. *Numerous new examples drawn from current events. *Updated throughout with the latest theories, research, and findings.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Texts in Social Psychology
Release date:	October 2021
Authors:	Laurie A. Rudman • Peter Glick
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4625-4679-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General
LSN:	1-4625-4679-X
Barcode:	9781462546794

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