The Psychology of Women and Gender
By Margaret W. Matlin, Rebecca D. Foushée
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Appropriate for students from a variety of backgrounds, Matlin/Foushee's highly respected THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER, 8E introduces the psychology behind women and gender using an engaging narrative and the latest research. Known for its balanced scholarship, readability and inclusion of intersectional and LGBTQIA+ perspectives, this edition demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of its readers. The authors use direct quotes and empirical research from multiple academic disciplines to accurately depict today's gendered experiences. Updates incorporate the most current research, with many references from 2020 or later, as the authors examine topics that are central to women's lives but are often not addressed by other authors. Complete chapters discuss childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, love relationships, motherhood, physical and mental health. Expanded coverage also explores social class, ethnic and gender diversity, pregnancy and retirement for women.
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Appropriate for students from a variety of backgrounds, Matlin/Foushee's highly respected THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER, 8E introduces the psychology behind women and gender using an engaging narrative and the latest research. Known for its balanced scholarship, readability and inclusion of intersectional and LGBTQIA+ perspectives, this edition demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of its readers. The authors use direct quotes and empirical research from multiple academic disciplines to accurately depict today's gendered experiences. Updates incorporate the most current research, with many references from 2020 or later, as the authors examine topics that are central to women's lives but are often not addressed by other authors. Complete chapters discuss childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, love relationships, motherhood, physical and mental health. Expanded coverage also explores social class, ethnic and gender diversity, pregnancy and retirement for women.
INFORMAL DEMONSTRATIONS ENCOURAGE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT. This edition encourages students to not only learn the material, but to also act upon the information they learn. Updated materials also clarify the procedures to embark upon crucial research studies.
ENGAGING NARRATIVE FOCUSES ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF WOMEN’S LIVES. This edition also addresses the lives of gender and sexual minorities, both internally and externally, rather than focusing on gender differences based on outdated gender binary perspectives.
THIS EDITION PRESENTS FOUR IMPORTANT THEMES. The narrative examines how psychological gender differences are typically small and inconsistent and how people react differently to men and women. The book also discusses how cisgender and transgender women, as well as people who identify as sexual minorities, are less visible than cisgender, heterosexual men in many important areas. The authors also explore how women vary widely from one another.
PROVEN, CONSISTENT PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LEARNING. An outline of each chapter's structure, learning objectives and "Did You Know" opening features prompt interest and foreshadow upcoming issues in each chapter. Key terms are immediately defined when introduced and are also listed at the end of the chapter for review. End-of-chapter review questions encourage students to clarify and synthesize concepts, while recommended readings suggest additional resources for exploring chapter topics in greater detail.
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