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Engenders psychology by taking an analytic approach to understanding theories, research, policies, and practices with their affect on men and women. Engendering Psychology¿s treatment of issues is based solidly on scientific evidence, and presented in a balanced manner. The text combines a developmental and topical approach. Denmark, Rabinowitz, and Sechzer explore the concept of gender as a social construction across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, age, and sexual orientation, pulling from the exciting new scholarship that has emerged over the last few years. Thoughtful discussion questions emphasize critical thinking skills, as well as encourage students to open a dialogue with both their professors and their peers. Anyone interested in issues related to gender and psychology.
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"Written in vibrant language, this text offers fresh insight on an increasingly popular subject. Denmark, Rabinowitz, and Sechzer explore the concept of gender as a social construction across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, age, and sexual orientation, pulling from the exciting new scholarship that has emerged over the last few years." Renowned psychologist Dr. June Chisholm contributes a comprehensive chapter focusing on culture, ethnicity, race, and class (Ch. 4); chapters cover human sexuality and intimate relationships, as well as other topics vital to women, such as violence, exploitation, psychological health, and physical well-being. Issues are examined from a historical perspective as well as from psychosocial and cultural perspectives. Florence L. Denmark is an award-winning, internationally recognized scholar and researcher who holds fellowship status in the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. Vita Carulli Rabinowitz received the Kurt Lewin Award for Outstanding Contributions to Social Psychology in 1992. Jeri A. Sechzer holds several fellowships and has received several awards, most recently the Wilhelm Wundt Award of the New York State Psychological Association for her scientific contributions to psychology." For anyone interested in the Psychology of Women and the Psychology of Gender.
Synopsis
Engendering Psychology's treatment of issues is based solidly on scientific evidence and presented in a balanced manner. The text combines a developmental and topical approach. Denmark, Rabinowitz, and Sechzer explore the concept of gender as a social construction across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, age, and sexual orientation, pulling from the exciting new scholarship that has emerged over the last few years. Thoughtful discussion questions emphasize critical thinking skills, as well as encourage students to open a dialogue with both their professors and their peers. This text will help readers understand the concept of gender as a social construct in contrast to the concept of sex, which denotes biological differences. Upon completing this text, readers will have a deeper understanding of women and the knowledge that woman is a diverse and multifaceted category.
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This extraordinary text offers fresh insight on the psychology of women. Denmark, Rabinowitz, and Sechzer explore the concept of gender as a social construction, across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, age, and sexual orientation, pulling from the exciting new scholarship that has emerged over the last few years.
This is simply the best text on women and gender I've seen to date.
Gwendolyn L. Gerber, John Jay College, CUNY
This text is likely to become the standard against which books in this area are evaluated.
Michael Stevenson, Ball State University
Every so often a textbook is written that far surpasses your most optimistic expectation. This is one of those rare books.
Josephine Tan, Lakehead University, Canada
An even better second edition offers scholarship and wisdom in a convincing, readable style from three terrific authors. A great resource students and teachers will love!
Kathryn Quina, University of Rhode Island
Engendering Psychology is an excellent text. It's a pleasure to recommend this new edition.
Joan C. Chrisler, Connecticut College
It is a pleasure to read a text that incorporates perspectives and research from countries and cultures beyond North America.
Anne Griffith, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Synopsis
This text takes an analytic approach to understanding theories, research, policies, and practices with their affect on men and women. Engendering Psychology¿s treatment of issues is based solidly on scientific evidence, and presented in a balanced manner. The text combines a developmental and topical approach. Denmark, Rabinowitz, and Sechzer explore the concept of gender as a social construction across the lines of race, ethnicity, class, age, and sexual orientation, pulling from the exciting new scholarship that has emerged over the last few years. Thoughtful discussion questions emphasize critical thinking skills, as well as encourage students to open a dialogue with both their professors and their peers.
This text will help readers understand the concept of gender as a social construct in contrast to the concept of sex, which denotes biological. Upon completing this text, readers will have a deeper understanding of women and the knowledge that woman is a diverse and multifaceted category.
This text enlightens without being overwhelming.
Table of Contents
Preface.
1. Exploring Sex and Gender.
2. The Implications of Mythology and Religion for Women and Gender.
3. Culture, Ethnicity, Race, and Class, written by June Chisholm.
4. Biology of Sex and Gender.
5. Growing Up.
6. Ability and Achievement.
7. The World of Work.
8. Sexuality.
9. Intimate Relationships.
10. Parenting and Reproductive Issues.
11. Growing Older.
12. Gender Violence and Exploitation.
13. Issues in Mental Health, with significant research and writing contributions by Rachel Gorman.
14. A Gendered View of Physical Health.
Epilogue: A Reflection on the Future.
Glossary.
References.
Index.