Women's Lives

Women’s Lives: A Psychological Exploration of Women and Gender integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the psychological diversity of girls and women, boys and men, and transgender/nonbinary individuals varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, immigrant experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, ableness and body size and shape.This bestselling, topical text embeds a lifespan perspective within each chapter and offers an intersectional approach that integrates diverse identities of women, including individuals with disabilities, middle-aged and older women, women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more. It also takes a deeper transnational focus, examining the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors in shaping lives of women and other-gender individuals in regions around the world, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and the Middle East.The new sixth edition explores the latest areas of research and tackles important contemporary topics such as:Experiences of incarcerated women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and immigrant and ethnic minority womenEffects of social media on mental health, including technology-facilitated abuse and body imageImmediate and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s employment and work-family balanceGender and ethnic differences in friendship patternsReproductive issues and barriersMen’s support of feminist issuesChapters also include student-friendly pedagogy, such as “In The News” and “What You Can Do” boxes to engage students in critical thinking, self-reflection, and understanding real-world applications. Digital resources are also available for instructors, including PowerPoint slides and an Instructor Manual.Combining up-to-date research with an approachable and engaging writing style, Women’s Lives is an invaluable resource for all students of women and gender from psychology, women’s studies, gender studies, sociology, and anthropology.