Synopses & Reviews
During the past two decades, the study of how gender influences social life has moved from the outskirts to the center of current psychology research. Conflict surrounding this issue not only impacts the less-public environments of home and work, but stands in the forefront of national attention as seen in the Thomas confirmation hearings and the William Kennedy rape trial. Empirically based and practical, Gender Issues in Contemporary Society uses the expertise of eminent researchers to examine such conflict. Some of the specific issues covered are gender differences in emotion, desire for control, attitudes toward leadership, and expressive behavior. Such notables as Carol Nagy Jacklin, Barbara Gutek, Faye Crosby, Janet T. Spence, Joseph Pleck, and Susan Fiske contribute chapters that are accessible and engaging. Practitioners, scholars, researchers, policymakers, students, and general readers interested in the most current applications available in this field will find Gender Issues in Contemporary Society a most valuable resource.
Synopsis
During the past two decades, the study of how gender influences social life has moved from the outskirts to the centre of psychology. Some of psychology's most cherished assumptions have been challenged and feminist scholars proposed alternative views of human development, research methods, cognitive functioning, family life and communication. These challenges have invigorated many areas of psychology.
Distinctive in its emphasis on applied issues that have practical importance in the lives of women and men, this volume presents current knowledge about key gender issues and sheds light on problems and controversies. Specific issues explored include: gender differences in emotion; desire for control; attitudes towards leader