5th Edition
Women's Lives A Psychological Exploration
490 Pages
43 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
490 Pages
43 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
490 Pages
43 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Women’s Lives integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, immigrant experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, ableness and body size and shape. The text embeds a lifespan perspective within each topical chapter and has an intersectional approach that integrates... Read more
1. Introduction to the Psychology of Women. 2. Cultural Representation of Gender. 3. Gender Self-Concept and Gender Attitudes. 4. Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence. 5. Gender Comparisons. 6. Sexuality. 7. Reproductive System and Childbearing. 8. Relationships. 9. Education and Achievement. 10. Employment. 11. Balancing Family and Work. 12. Physical Health. 13. Mental Health. 14. Violence Against Girls and Women. 15. A Feminist Future: Goals, Actions, and Beliefs. 16. References.
Biography
Claire A. Etaugh, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Bradley University, has taught Psychology of Women courses for more than 35 years. Her research on women and gender has been published in several journals including Psychology of Women Quarterly, Sex Roles, Developmental Psychology, and American Psychologist, and in several book chapters.
Judith S. Bridges, Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Connecticut, taught Psychology of Women courses for many years. Her research on women and gender has been published in numerous journals including Psychology of Women Quarterly and Sex Roles.