Social Psychology of Gender
How Power and Intimacy Shape Gender Relations
By Laurie A. Rudman, Peter Glick | Publisher: Guilford Publications
About the book
Noted for its accessibility, this text--now revised and updated to reflect a decade of advances in the field--examines how attitudes and beliefs about gender profoundly shape all aspects of daily life. From the schoolyard to the workplace to dating, sex, and marriage, men and women alike are pressured to conform to gender roles that limit their choices and impede equality. The text uses real-world examples to explore such compelling questions as where masculine and feminine stereotypes come from, the often hidden ways in which male dominance is maintained, and how challenging conventional romantic ideals can strengthen heterosexual relationships.
New to This Edition
*Chapter on the sexualization of women's bodies, and resistance to it (including #MeToo).
*Chapter on the harmful effects of \"real man\" ideology.
*Numerous new examples drawn from current events.
*Updated throughout with the latest theories, research, and findings.
Editions of Social Psychology of Gender
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462546794
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462546824
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Noted for its accessibility, this text--now revised and updated to reflect a decade of advances in the field--examines how attitudes and beliefs about gender profoundly shape all aspects of daily life. From the schoolyard to the workplace to dating, sex, and marriage, men and women alike are pressured to conform to gender roles that limit their choices and impede equality. The text uses real-world examples to explore such compelling questions as where masculine and feminine stereotypes come from, the often hidden ways in which male dominance is maintained, and how challenging conventional romantic ideals can strengthen heterosexual relationships.
New to This Edition
*Chapter on the sexualization of women's bodies, and resistance to it (including #MeToo).
*Chapter on the harmful effects of \"real man\" ideology.
*Numerous new examples drawn from current events.
*Updated throughout with the latest theories, research, and findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Psychology of Gender about?
Noted for its accessibility, this text--now revised and updated to reflect a decade of advances in the field--examines how attitudes and beliefs about gender profoundly shape all aspects of daily life. From the schoolyard to the workplace to dating, sex, and marriage, men and women alike are pressured to conform to gender roles that limit their choices and impede equality. The text uses real-world examples to explore such compelling questions as where masculine and feminine stereotypes come from, the often hidden ways in which male dominance is maintained, and how challenging conventional romantic ideals can strengthen heterosexual relationships.
New to This Edition
*Chapter on the sexualization of women's bodies, and resistance to it (including #MeToo).
*Chapter on the harmful effects of \"real man\" ideology.
*Numerous new examples drawn from current events.
*Updated throughout with the latest theories, research, and findings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Psychology of Gender?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology
Where can I read a sample of Social Psychology of Gender?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Psychology of Gender?
Laurie A. Rudman, Peter Glick
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Social Psychology of Gender is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462546794) and ebook(ISBN 9781462546824)
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