Psychology of Women: A Lifespan Perspective / Edition 2

by Claire A. Etaugh

Overview

Chronologically organized, this book recognizes that a woman's life experiences change as she goes through different age stages. In this rapidly expanding field of psychology, Etaugh and Bridges present this new book which draws on a rich blend of current and classical research to present a broad range of issues relevant to girls and women throughout their lifespan. Instead of the traditional, topical approach to the subject, the authors employ a chronological approach. This approach communicates the complexity and interconnections among physical, educational/employment, and interpersonal experiences of girls and women during each developmental stage of life. The inclusion of classic studies, up-to-date research, an engaging, first-person writing style, and the authors' own personal experiences helps construct a non-hierarchical relationship between the authors and their readers. For anyone interested in the psychology of women or gender studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900205381400
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	09/23/2003
Series:	MySearchLab Series for Psychology Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

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 Health
Sexuality.
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, andOccupational 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.