| Description |
229 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Opposing viewpoints series |
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Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218) and index. |
| Contents |
Ch. 1 Are male and female roles biologically derived? : Biology contributes to differences between male and female behaviors / Steven E. Rhoads -- Biology does not contribute to differences between male and female behaviors / Susan Kentlyn -- Children do not naturally segregate by sex / Rosalind Barnett, Caryl Rivers -- Children recognize and reinforce gender roles / Lori Baker-Sperry -- Women can compete against men in sports / Phil Dimitriadis -- Women cannot compete against men in sports / Amby Burfoot. |
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Ch. 2 What are some cultural effects of male and female roles? : Males and females both embrace gaming technology / Aleks Krotoski -- Males and females respond differently to technology / Gloria Moss, interviewed by, Chris Lake -- The United States is not ready for a female president / Matthew J. Streb, Barbara Burrell, Brian Frederick, Michael A. Genovese-- The United States is ready for a female president / Elayne Boosler. |
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Ch. 3 How do gender stereotypes affect perceptions of men and women? : Stay-at-home dads are reversing stereotypes / Marilyn Gardner -- Fatherhood is not valued in society / Ruth Wishart -- Women are not recognized as military heroes / Jennie Ruby -- Women are recognized as military heroes / Laura Yao -- Men are more successful because they make their careers a priority / Marty Nemko -- Women make better corporate leaders / Joanna L. Krotz. |
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Ch. 4 What gender roles will males and females play in the future? : Men are becoming more like women / Chris Nutter -- Women are becoming more like men / Boyé Lafayette De Mente -- Gender equity is increasing / Marilyn Gardner -- The future of gender roles is uncertain / Alexandra Montgomery -- Gender will become a choice / Karen Moloney -- Gender will become obsolete / George Dvorsky. |
| Summary |
A series of essays that expresses various perspectives on the individual roles of men and women. |
| Subject |
Sex role -- Juvenile literature.
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Sex role.
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Sex role. (OCoLC)fst01114598
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Miller, Karen, 1973-
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| ISBN |
9780737745283 (hc) |
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9780737745290 (pbk.) |
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0737745282 (hc) |
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0737745290 (pbk.) |
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