Gender Development

"...a very useful review of classic and current literature and research on gender development. Their focus is primarily on psychology and social psychology. The book covers gender development from prenatal processes, through play, friendship and intimate relationships, to school and work. Chapters include discussion of theoretical issues and summaries of theoretically relevant research. The authors write clearly and carefully without ignoring the complexities of their material. This work is unusual in that sexual orientation is discussed in the treatment of gender development and sexuality. The introduction contains excellent assessments of measurement isues and bias in gender research. The bibliography covers a range of Western European and American sources. " J.A. Brown, Choice

• 1. Gender stereotypes and gender differences; 2. Biological influences on gender difference; 3. Psychological theories of gender difference; 4. Gender differences in infancy; 5. The development of gender concept; 6. Boys and girls at play; 7. Gender differences at school; 8. Adolescence; 9. Mothers and fathers; 10. Overview.