ABSTRACT

First published in 1985. This volume contains ten short pieces focusing on methodological issues, definitional problems, and new questions-both empirical and theoretical-that had been inspired by the social psychological study of women in the last decade. The material submitted was rich and varied, and offered an exciting' 'new look" at the current and potential contribution of the study of sex and gender to social psychology.

chapter 2|32 pages

Images of Masculinity and Femininity

A Reconceptualization

chapter 5|20 pages

From Theories of Equity to Theories of Justice

The Liberating Consequences of Studying Women

chapter 6|41 pages

The Helpful But Helpless Female

Myth or Reality?

chapter 7|34 pages

Adding Gender to Aggression Research

Incremental or Revolutionary Change?

chapter 8|32 pages

Gender and Influenceability

Stereotype Versus Behavior

chapter 9|35 pages

Women and Men in Love

Gender Differences in Close Heterosexual Relationships

chapter 10|55 pages

Sex, Gender, and Groups

Selected Issues 1

chapter 11|10 pages

Epilogue

Toward a synthesis of women, gender, and social psychology