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 health, with an emphasis on the interaction between
biological and social theories. The implications of social roles,
status, and gender-related traits on relationships and health 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
opportunity 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,
homosexuality, online relationships, social media influences,
single-sex classrooms, sex differences in math abilities, and
gender implications of divorce on health 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
health. The effects of marriage and parenting on health are
reviewed, including domestic abuse, along with how gender affects
the association between work and health. 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.
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