The Psychology of Gender

Informationen zum Autor Dr Gary W. Wood is a Chartered Psychologist, Solution-Focused Coach, advice columnist and teacher. He has taught psychology and research methods at several UK universities and is regularly featured in the media. Klappentext This book offers a concise and accessible introduction to the psychology of gender by drawing on biological, historical and cultural perspectives to consider the impact of gender roles on the individual, relationships and society in general. Zusammenfassung This book offers a concise and accessible introduction to the psychology of gender by drawing on biological, historical and cultural perspectives to consider the impact of gender roles on the individual, relationships and society in general. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sex and Gender Chapter 3. Gender Stereotypes and Sex Differences Chapter 4. The Impact of Gender Role Stereotypes Chapter 5. Gender Stories, Backwards, Forwards and Sideways Chapter 6. Conclusions: Moving Forward - Meaningful Gender References Bibliography

List of contents

Chapter 1. Introduction  Chapter 2. Sex and Gender  Chapter 3. Gender Stereotypes and Sex Differences  Chapter 4. The Impact of Gender Role Stereotypes  Chapter 5. Gender Stories, Backwards, Forwards and Sideways  Chapter 6. Conclusions: Moving Forward - Meaningful Gender  References  Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Wood, Gary Wood, Gary W. Wood, Wood Gary
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781138748576
• ISBN: 978-1-138-74857-6
• Series: The Psychology of Everything; The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Cultural Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Humanities, Social, group or collective psychology, Feminism & feminist theory, Gender studies, gender groups, Psychology of gender