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Author Wood, Gary (Psychologist), author.

Title The psychology of gender / Gary W. Wood
Published ©2018
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource
Series The Psychology of Everything
Contents Introduction -- Sex and gender -- Gender stereotypes and sex differences -- The impact of gender-role stereotypes -- Gender stories, backwards, forwards and sideways -- Conclusions : moving forward, meaningful gender
Summary "What is the difference between sex and gender? What is the impact of gender-role stereotypes on our lives, our relationships and the world? Do we need to think beyond two category models of sex and gender? What is the future of gender? What does it mean to you Gender impacts on every aspect of our lives. It is often taken for granted and yet it shapes the way we think about ourselves, about others and our place in the world. The Psychology of Gender offers a critical and accessible introduction to the psychology of gender by drawing on biological, historical and cultural perspectives. It considers the impact of gender roles on the individual, relationships and society in general, and addresses the 'dilemmas' we have regarding gender in a postmodern world. Topics covered include gender roles, sex differences, gender stereotypes, transgender and cisgender identities, and androgyny. The book also offers a unique perspective by examining the impact of storytelling from religious cosmologies, fairy tales, and science fiction which can be used to make sense of the world of gender. The Psychology of Gender offers a platform for further exploration, tackling hidden assumptions and pop-psychology myths, and offering insights into how we make sense of our gendered world. It arrives at a new psychology of gender that emphasises relationships and helps us to understand our own gender identity and that of those around us."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 02, 2018)
Subject Sex differences (Psychology)
Sex role -- Psychological aspects
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Life Stages -- General.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- General.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY -- General.
Sex differences (Psychology)
Sex role -- Psychological aspects
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2018001050
ISBN 9781351718707
1351718703
9781351718691
135171869X
9781315180229
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