The Social Psychology of Gender

Gender relations are rife with contradictions and complexities. Exploring the full range of gender issues, this book offers students and researchers a fresh perspective on everyday experiences of gender; the explicit and implicit attitudes that underlie beliefs about gender differences; and the consequences for our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Many real-world examples illustrate how the unique interdependence of men and women-coupled with pervasive power imbalances-shapes interactions in romantic relationships and the workplace. In the process, the authors shed new light on the challenges facing those who strive for gender parity. Taking readers to the cutting edge of gender theory and research, this book's accessible, engaging style makes it an ideal student text.

ISBN 1593858256   Pages 386 ISBN13 9781593858254 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Guilford Publications   Weight (grammes) 786 Imprint Guilford Publications   Published in New York Format Hardback   Series title Texts in Social Psychology Publication date 01 Jul 2008   Height (mm) 234 Library of Congress 2008006887   Width (mm) 156 DEWEY 305.301   Spine width (mm) 33 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Ch. 1		Understanding Gender		1
Ch. 2		Dominance and Interdependence		25
Ch. 3		Development of Gender Relations		54
Ch. 4		Content and Origins of Gender Stereotypes		81
Ch. 5		Descriptive and Prescriptive Stereotyping		105
Ch. 6		Self-Sustaining Prophecies		131
Ch. 7		Obstacles to Gender Nonconformity		156
Ch. B		Sexism in the Workplace		178
Ch. 9		Love and Romance		204
Ch. 10		Sex		231
Ch. 11		Gender and Violence		257
Ch. 12		Progress, Pitfalls, and Remedies		285
		References		311
		Author Index		364
		Subject Index		377

"Although the social psychology of the interactions between men and women is complicated (and the authors make no attempt to oversimplify it), this book is an easy and enjoyable read. ... Would be ideal for a graduate-level psychology of gender course or even as a supplemental text for a class on intergroup relations." - Sex Roles "The best text I've seen to date on how gender influences social interaction!.This book will engage students readily and teach them how to understand and analyze the impact of gender on everyday life. Their beliefs about social interaction will be forever changed. This excellent, well-organized text is accessible enough that it could be used in courses at any level." - Alice H. Eagly, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, USA "Engaging, informative, and broad ranging!.The book systematically presents theoretical interpretations from three different schools of thought: evolutionary psychology, culture/role theory, and social structural theory. Ideal for classroom use as well as for anyone who wants to learn about important new directions in research on gender dynamics." - Mary R. Jackman, Department of Sociology, University of California, Davis, USA "The review is comprehensive, the writing lively, and the insights plentiful. A 'must read' for all students of gender. I plan to use this book in my undergraduate course." - Madeline E. Heilman, Department of Psychology, New York University, USA

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