The Psychology of Women and Gender

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Examine the psychology behind women and gender with the engaging narrative and latest research in Matlin/Foushee's best-selling THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER, 8E. This well-written comprehensive introduction is known for its balanced scholarship, readability and inclusion of intersectional and LGBTQIA+ perspectives. The authors demonstrate a genuine interest in and understanding of you, the reader. This edition's captivating presentation uses direct quotes and empirical research from multiple academic disciplines to accurately depict today's gendered experiences. Updates incorporate research from 2020 or later as this edition examines topics that are central to women's lives but are often not addressed by other authors. Complete chapters discuss childhood, adolescence, aging, love relationships, motherhood, physical and mental health. Material also explores economic issues, social class, ethnic and gender diversity, pregnancy and retirement for women.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-03-15
Mått:187 x 27 x 233 mm
Vikt:1 070 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:640
Upplaga:8
Förlag:Cengage Learning
ISBN:9780357658178

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Pedagogisk metodik inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Margaret Matlin currently holds the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor of Psychology Emerita at SUNY Geneseo, where she taught courses addressing the psychology of women for 39 years. Dr. Matlin has been honored with several major teaching awards, including the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, the American Psychological Association Teaching of Psychology Award for four-year institutions, the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Teaching in Psychology Award and the Society for the Psychology of Women's Heritage Award for lifetime contributions to the teaching of the psychology of women. Rebecca D. Foushée earned her PhD from Virginia Tech. For the past 24 years, she has taught courses in Developmental Psychology and the Psychology of Women and Gender at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Fontbonne University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Lindenwood University, where she currently holds the title of Professor of Psychology. Dr. Foushée has received several research and teaching awards throughout her career, including the APA Division 6 Frank A. Beach Award in 1997 and an APA Dissertation Award in 1998, the Joan Goostree Stevens Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2006, the Emerson Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2006, the Lindenwood University Professor of the Year Award in 2018, and the NCAA Roars Excellence in Teaching Award in 2020.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction.2. Gender Stereotypes and Other Gender Biases.3. Infancy and Childhood.4. Adolescence.5. Gender Comparisons in Cognitive Abilities and Attitudes About Achievements.6. Gender Comparisons in Social and Personality Characteristics.7. Gender and Work.8. Love Relationships.9. Sexuality.10. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood.11. Gender and Physical Health.12. Gender and Mental Health.13. Gender and Victimization.14. Gender and Older Adulthood.15. Moving Onward.