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The Psychology of Women and Gender
Half the Human Experience +
11th Edition
- Nicole M. Else-Quest - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), California
- Janet Shibley Hyde - University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA, University of Wisconsin, USA
August 2025 | SAGE Publications, Inc
With clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge coverage, The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience +, 11th edition delivers an authoritative analysis of classical and up-to-date research from a feminist, psychological viewpoint. Authors Nicole M. Else-Quest and Janet Shibley Hyde examine the cultural and biological similarities and differences between genders, noting how these characteristics can affect issues of equality. Students will come away with a strong foundation for understanding the dynamic influences of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity in the context of psychology and society.
Preface
Acknowledgments With Gratitude
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Gender
Chapter 3: Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences
Chapter 4: Communicating Gender
Chapter 5: The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity
Chapter 6: The Intersection of Gender and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 7: The Psychology of Men and Masculinities
Chapter 8: Lifespan Development
Chapter 9: Gender and Emotion
Chapter 10: Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement
Chapter 11: Gender and Work
Chapter 12: Biology and Gender
Chapter 13: Gender and Sexuality
Chapter 14: Psychology, Gender, and Health
Chapter 15: Gender and Victimization
Chapter 16: Gender, Psychological Disorders, and Psychotherapy
Chapter 17: Retrospect and Prospect
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