Title:
The psychology of women : a lifespan perspective
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Allyn & Bacon, 2004
ISBN:
9780205381401
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Summary
Summary
The book is organized chronologically, covering the traditional topics organized in the lifespan perspective. Recognizing that a woman's experiences change as she ages, the book draws on a rich blend of classic and contemporary research. For anyone interested in psychology of women
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| About the Authors |
| 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research |
| Definitions: Sex and Gender |
| Women and Men: Similar or Different?Feminism |
| History of Women in Psychology |
| History of the Psychology of Women |
| Studying the Psychology of Women |
| Themes in the Text |
| 2 Cultural Representation of Gender |
| Stereotypes of Females and Males |
| Sexism |
| Representation of Gender in the Media |
| Representation of Gender in the English Language |
| 3 Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences |
| Gender Self-Concept |
| Prenatal Development |
| Theories of Gender Typing |
| Gender-Related Traits |
| Gender Attitudes |
| 4 Infancy and Childhood |
| Children's Knowledge and Beliefs about Gender |
| Gender-Related Activities and Interests |
| Gender-Related Social Behaviors and Personality Traits |
| Influences on Gender Development |
| Violence Against Girls |
| 5 Adolescence: Physical Development and Health Issues |
| Puberty |
| Menstruation |
| Sexuality |
| Health Issues |
| 6 Adolescence: Psychosocial and Cognitive Development |
| Psychosocial Development |
| Educational Environment and Cognitive Skills |
| 7 Young Adulthood: Physical Development and HealthSexuality |
| Lesbians and Bisexual Women |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| Mental Health and Illness |
| Health Services |
| 8 Young Adulthood: Education and Employment |
| Women's Educational Value, Attainments and Campus Experiences |
| Women's Work-Related Goals |
| Influences on Women's Achievement Level and Career Decisions |
| Entering the Workplace |
| 9 Young and Middle Adulthood: Employment |
| Women's Decision to work, Employment Rates, and Occupational Choices |
| Gender Differences in Leadership and Job Advancement |
| Gender Differences in Salaries |
| Sexual Harassment |
| Women's Satisfaction |
| Changing the Workplace |
| Strategies for Women |
| 10 Young and Middle Adulthood: Interpersonal Issues II: Balancing Family and Work |
| Attitudes Toward Women's Family and Employment Roles |
| Division of Household Labor |
| Family-Work Coordination |
| 11 Young and Middle Adulthood: Interpersonal Issues I: Close Relationships and Intimate Violence |
| Communication Style |
| Friendship |
| Romantic Relationships |
| Committed Relationships |
| Unattached Lifestyles |
| Motherhood |
| Intimate Violence |
| 12 Middle Adulthood: Physical Development and Health |
| Physical Development |
| Reproductive Functioning and Sexuality |
| Physical Health |
| Mental Health and Illness |
| 13 Later Adulthood: Physical Development and Health |
| Physical Development |
| Sexuality |
| AIDS |
| Physical Health |
| Mental Health |
| Health Services |
| Promoting Good Health |
| 14 Later Adulthood: Employment and Economic Issues |
| The Older Woman Worker |
| Retirement |
| Leisure Activities |
| Economic Issues |
| 15 Later Adulthood: Interpersonal Issues |
| Attitudes Toward Elderly Women and Men |
| Relationships in Later Life |
| Widowhood or Loss of a Partner |
| Living Arrangements |
| Elder Abuse |
| The Vital Older Woman |
| 16 A Feminist Future: Goals, Actions, and Attitudes |
| Feminist Goals |
| Actions to Achieve These Goals |
| Feminist Beliefs |
| Postscript |
| References |
| Name Index |
| Subject Index |
