| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 444 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The psychology of women and sex roles -- Doing psychological research -- Theories of feminine personality -- Sex differences in personality and abilities -- Is anatomy destiny, biology and sex differences -- Classic theories of sex-role socialization -- Cognitive-developmental theories of sex-role socialization -- Changes in women's role participation -- Women's adult development -- Biosocial aspects of reproduction -- Sexual roles of women -- Achievement and nonachievement in women -- Psychological disorders in women : indices of role strain -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Women and interpersonal power -- Being feminine or masculine, nonverbally -- Politics and power -- Making life decisions. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-417). |
| Note |
Includes indexes. |
| Subject |
Women.
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Identification, Psychological
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Psychology, Social.
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Sexual Behavior.
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Women -- Psychology.
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Sex role.
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Women -- Social conditions.
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| Added Author |
Frieze, Irene Hanson.
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| ISBN |
0393011631 |
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0393090639 paperback |
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