Sex and Gender - A Biopsychological Approach

The second edition of this textbook provides a current and comprehensive understanding of sex and gender that incorporates biological, psychological and social approaches. This book shows how sex and gender can only be properly understood when taking into account biopsychological approaches and the interactions between these processes.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Human Evolution
2. The Cellular Basis of Life
3. Genetics
4. Human Sexual Reproduction
5. Gender Stereotypes
6. Theories of Gender
7. Global, Historical Sexism
8. Human Sexuality
9. Personality, Emotions, and Health
10. Intimacy and Interpersonal Relationships
11. Aggression
12. Occupational Roles and Power
13. Current Issues and Social Problems

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Heidi R. Riggio, Ph.D. is a social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. Teaching in Southern California since 1996, Dr. Riggio is an expert in family and intimate relationships, sexuality, political attitudes, critical thinking, and religiosity.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Heidi R. (California State University Riggio, Riggio Heidi R.
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erscheint: 16.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032891101
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3289110-1
• Seiten: 448
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Geowissenschaften > Geografie; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Soziologie > Soziologische Theorien; Sociology, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Child & developmental psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Feminism & feminist theory, Regional Studies, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Regional / International studies, Feminism and feminist theory, Psychology of gender, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men