ABSTRACT

Explaining theory and research in an accessible but thorough manner, Gender and Social Psychology critically evaluates the contribution that psychology has made to the study of gender, examining key issues such a family roles and parenting, inequalities in education, jobs and pay, and the effects of media representation of the sexes.

chapter Chapter 1|24 pages

Key issues and perspectives

chapter Chapter 2|26 pages

Gender differences in personality

chapter Chapter 3|24 pages

Education

chapter Chapter 4|24 pages

Work and family

chapter Chapter 5|24 pages

Representations and language

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

Gender and psychological research