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Half the Human Experience The Psychology of Women

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ISBN-10: 0618306323

ISBN-13: 9780618306329

Edition: 6th 2004

Authors: Janet Shibley Hyde

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In this text author Janet Hyde examines the balance of cultural and biological similarities (and differences) between the genders, noting how these characteristics may affect issues of equality, and also how men and women behave towards one another. By putting into context the proliferation of research in the field and clearly explaining the relationship between gender and emotion, the author helps demystify the scientific process and study of feminist psychology. Students receive a strong foundation for understanding the influences of gender, race, and ethnicity on psychology and society, as well as strategies for thinking critically about "pop" versus academic feminism as it relates to…    
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Book details

List price: $95.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 4/25/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 579
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

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Note: Chapters 2–16 end with ""In Conclusion.""
Introduction Why Study the Psychology of Women? Sex, Gender, and Sexism Is There a Psychology of Women? Sources of Sex Bias in Psychological Research Looking Ahead
Theoretical Perspectives Psychoanalytic Theory Variations on a Freudian Theme Sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology Social Learning Theory Cognitive-Developmental Theory Gender Schema Theory Feminist Theories
Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences Stereotype
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