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An exploration of contemporary sex stereotypes and their prevalence in different cultures is provided in this volume.
The authors surpass previous studies in three areas: their data covers thirty nations; they test both children and adults and they examine their findings from three theoretical perspectives - affective meanings, ego states and psychological needs. They also examine the practical implications of pan-cultural stereotypes. Since the publication of the original 1982 edition, new adult data from Singapore and Portugal have also been included.
List of contents
Preface to Revised Edition
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Sex Stereotypes and Cross-Cultural Research
PART TWO: THE ADULT STUDIES: METHODS AND FINDINGS
Description and Critique of Methods
Item-Level Analyses
Affective Meaning Analyses
Ego-State Analyses
Psychological Needs Analyses
PART THREE: THE CHILDREN¿S STUDIES: METHODS AND FINDINGS
Studies in the United States
Cross-Cultural Similarities
Cross-Cultural Differences
PART FOUR: SUMMARIES AND INTERPRETATIONS
Pancultural Similarities
Differences Across Cultures
PART FIVE: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SEX-TRAIT STEREOTYPES
Sex Stereotypes in Perceptions of Self and Others
Sex Stereotypes in Education, Occupation, and Mental Health
Retrospect and Prospect
A Broader View
PART SIX: ADDENDUM
Findings in Additional Countries and Replications
Summary
This volume provides an explanation of contemporary sex stereotypes and the degree to which they prevail in different cultures. Providing data from 30 countries, the authors examine their findings from the following perspectives: affective meanings, ego studies and psychological needs.
