| Description |
ix, 275 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Gender stereotypes -- Prenatal influences -- Psychoanalytic approaches and moral development -- Social learning theory -- Cognitive developmental theories -- Play and friendships -- Intimate relationships -- Families -- School -- Work -- Psychopathology and emotion |
| Summary |
"Gender Development" examines gender from a truly developmental perspective, filling a need for a textbook and sourcebook for college and graduate students, parents, teachers, counselors, and researchers. It examines the processes involved in the development of gender, addressing sensitive and complex questions. The authors provide an integrative review of theory and research, tracing gender development from the moment of conception through adulthood and emphasizing the complex interaction of biology, socialization, and cognition. The topics covered include hormonal influences, moral development, play and friendhips, experiences at school and work, and psychopathology |
| Analysis |
Humans Sex differences |
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Humans Sex differences |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Gender identity.
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Sex role.
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Gender Identity.
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Personality Development.
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| Author |
Fivush, Robyn, author
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| LC no. |
93014108 |
| ISBN |
0521403049 (cased) |
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0521408628 (paperback) |
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