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The Psychology of Women, 2/E
Michelle A. Paludi, Union College

ISBN-10: 0130409634
ISBN-13: 9780130409638

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 424 pp
Published: 08/03/2001

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For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Psychology of Women, Gender, Gender Roles, Introduction to Women's Studies, and Women and Psychology.

Presenting a non-Eurocentric perspective of the psychology of women, this overview emphasizes issues directly affecting women of college age. The up-to-date research includes coverage of eating disorders, sexual violence, sexuality, dating, and career development.

  • NEW - Updated material throughout.

    • Exposes students to new research on women.

  • NEW - Additional research on women of color—Complements the text's multicultural focus.

    • Offers students a better understanding of the psychology of all women, and alerts them to the fact that women's experiences are extremely diverse—even within their own ethnic group.

  • NEW - Added chapter on social justice and equity.

    • Introduces students to the idea of treating women as the normative population—with regard to such issues as mortality, achievement motivation, aggression, and society's expectations.

  • NEW - Reorganized format.

    • Presents students with four major sections of material developed for a psychology of women course that can provide information for a psychology of all people.

  • “The Women of Psychology and the Psychology of Women”—Chapter 1.

    • Explores the heritage of the field with emphasis on the first generation of women psychologists.

  • An entire chapter devoted to research methodologies—Chapter 2.

    • Emphasizes feminist approaches and meta-analysis.

  • Thorough coverage of women's health issues and reproductive rights.

    • Promotes understanding of gynecological care and psychological issues related to sexuality.

  • Chapter-end review questions.

    • Requires students to consider their views about women and feminism, their own gender-role socialization, and ways to personally integrate feminism into everyday life.

  • Suggestions for “Taking Action” in every chapter.

    • Serves instructors with activities that can be used as course requirements. Offers students suggestions for volunteer work or internships.

  • Updated material throughout.

    • Exposes students to new research on women.

  • Additional research on women of color—Complements the text's multicultural focus.

    • Offers students a better understanding of the psychology of all women, and alerts them to the fact that women's experiences are extremely diverse—even within their own ethnic group.

  • Added chapter on social justice and equity.

    • Introduces students to the idea of treating women as the normative population—with regard to such issues as mortality, achievement motivation, aggression, and society's expectations.

  • Reorganized format.

    • Presents students with four major sections of material developed for a psychology of women course that can provide information for a psychology of all people.

I. HERITAGE OF THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN.

 1. The Women of Psychology and the Psychology of Women.

 2. Perspectives on Research Methodologies.

II. DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE.

 3. Physical Development Across the Female Life Cycle.

 4. Theoretical Perspectives on Women's Personalities and Mental Health.

 5. Women's Health Issues.

 6. Women's Sexuality, Reproductive Rights, and Reproductive Health.

III. WOMEN AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS.

 7. Verbal and Nonverbal Communications By and About Women.

 8. Women and Intimate Relationships.

 9. Career Psychology of Women.

IV. WOMEN AS VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS.

10. Gender, Power, and Violence Against Women.

11. The Psychology of Women: Equity and Social Change.

Michele Paludi has held faculty positions at Franklin & Marshall College, Kent State University, Hunter College, and most recently Union College. She is a consultant in sexual harassment, offering education and training in issues related to sexual harassment, and was a member of former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo's Task Force on Sexual Harassment.

The second edition of The Psychology of Women approaches this area of study from a multicultural perspective. It explores new topics including "Women and Spirituality" and "Women and Politics", and covers up-to-date research on eating disorders, sexual violence, sexuality, dating, and career development. Presenting a non-Eurocentric perspective, this text emphasizes issues directly affecting women of college age.

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