Psychology of Sex and Gender

First Edition

Publication Date: December 07, 2018

Paperback ISBN: 9781464182235

Pages: 512

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CHAPTER ONE: Introduction to Sex and Gender

Defining sex and gender

Controversial Issues: Is it legal to perform surgery an ‘unnecessary’ surgery on an intersex child? M. C. v. Aaronson.

Psychological and Historical Contexts

Schools of Psychology

Controversial Issues: Should parents decide what Halloween costumes children wear?

Feminism

Men’s Movements

Contemporary Understandings

EXPLORING THE TOPICs

Summary

Key Terms

Links and Logic

CHAPTER TWO: STUDYING SEX, GENDER, AND STEREOTYPES

SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION OF SEX AND GENDER

Qualitative Research Methodology

Case Studies

Ethnographic Studies

Interviews and Focus Groups

Quantitative Research Methodology

Experimental Design

Controversial Issues: "Let me tell you my trouble with girls."

Myth Buster: "Men Desire Sexy Partners, Women Desire Wealth."

Ex Post Facto Study

Correlational Research

Surveys

Controversial Issues: Are you convinced by numbers or stories?

potential bias in research

Decreasing Bias in Research

Statistical Significance vs. Practical Significance

Summary

Key Terms

Links and Logic

Chapter 3: Analyzing Gender Stereotypes

GENDER BELIEF SYSTEMS AND STEREOTYPES

History of Male and Female Stereotypes

Theoretical Approaches to Sex and Gender Stereotypes

Myth Buster: Women Avoid Competition

Controversial Issues/Questions: Is Gender Contextual?

The Stable, Yet Evolving Nature of Stereotypes Associated with Gender

Sex and Gender Stereotypes in the Media

MEASUREMENTS OF GENDER

PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH SEX STEREOTYPING

Prejudice, Discrimination, Sexism, and Harassment

Gender Role Strain and Conflict

Summary

Key Terms

Links and Logic

Chapter 4: Biological Foundations of Sex and Gender

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HORMONE PRODUCTION

chromosomal influences on PRENATAL SEX DEVELOPMENT

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Controversial Issue: Too Male to Compete as a Woman?

Hormonal Abnormalities

Controversial Issue: The Infamous Case of John/Joan

Chromosomal Abnormalities and Sex Differentiation

Controversial Issue: Too Male to Compete as a Woman?

SEX DEVELOPMENT IN PUBERTY

HORMONE EFFECTS ON SEX DIFFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN

Testosterone Effects

Estrogen and Progesterone Effects

Myth Buster: The Majority of Women Experience PMS

Oxytocin Effects

SEX DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES IN THE BRAIN

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 5: Gender development

Psychoanalytic theories and gender development

Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory

Controversial Issue: Freud’s Oedipus Complex – Sexual Fantasy or Child Molestation?

Feminist Neo-Freudian Theorists

SOCIAL LEARNING THEORIES

Family and Gender Socialization

Society and Gender Socialization

Controversial Issue: Is Gendered Marketing Passé?

Myth Buster: It’s all the media’s fault!

Cognitive Theories

Cognitive Developmental Theory

Gender Schema Theory

Controversial Issue: Feminist Parenting

Ethological Theories

THE TRUTH OF GENDER DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 6: IDENTITY AND EMOTION

IDENTITY

Early Gender Identity Development

Adolescent Gender Schemas

Gender Intensification

The Impact of Peers

Gender Nonconformity

Controversial Issue: Attention on Boys

EMOTION

Emotional Expression

Identification of Emotions

Myth Buster: Males are Void of Emotion

Anger

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 7: Aggression and Violence

SEX DIFFERENCES IN AGGRESSION

Aggression and Violence in Childhood and Adolescence

Aggression and Cultural Influences

Bullying

Cyberbullying

Controversial Issue: Just kill yourself

Violence in Adolescence

ADULT EXPRESSIONS OF VIOLENCE

Sexual Harassment

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Violence in Same-Sex Relationships

Myth Buster: Women Are Inherently Nonviolent—Perspective from Conflict in Sierra Leone

Rape

GENDERED EXPLANATIONS OF VIOLENCE

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 8: LANGUAGE AND COGNITION

SEX DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE

Sex Differences in Children’s Language Use

Sex Differences in Adolescents’ and Adults’ Language Use

Myth Buster: Women use way more words than men do!

GENDER INFLUENCES ON LANGUAGE

Controversial Issue: Moving Toward a Gender-Neutral or Third-Gender English Language

Cognition

Sex Differences in Cognitive Development in Childhood and Adolescence

Sex differences in Cognitive Development during Adulthood

GENERAL SEX DIFFERENCES IN COGNITION

Spatial Abilities

Mathematical Abilities

EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED SEX DIFFERENCES ON LANGUAGE AND COGNITION

Controversial Issue: Gender Stereotype Threat – It’s a female issue, right?!

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 9: School

Sex and Gender Roles in preschool Settings

Self-Competence

Sex and Gender Roles Taught Through Play

SEX AND GENDER ROLES IN SCHOOL

Cultural Stereotypes Versus Math Ability in Girls

Stereotype Threat and Achievement in Boys

Culture and School Achievement

Controversial Issue: Attention on Boys

"Cool" Masculinity and School Achievement

SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTING STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Teacher Effects

Single-Sex Schooling

Myth Buster: It’s a Brain Thing with Boys and Girls

STUDENT FACTORS AFFECTING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL

Achievement Motivation

Fear of Success

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 10: relationships

Family

Maternal Relationships

Sibling and Peer Relationships

Friendship

Self-Disclosure and Friendship Development

Cross-Sex Friendships

Myth Buster: Opposite-Sex Friendships Are All-About Sex

ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

Dating

Social Media and Gender Roles

Committed Relationships and Marriage

Marital Relationships and Gender Role Attitudes

Controversial Issue: Mr., Mrs., Ms. and Mx.

Division of Household Labor

Relationship Conflict and Dissolutions

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 11: SEXUALITY

The Study Of Sex

Kinsey Surveys of Sexual Behavior

Center for Sexual Health Promotion Surveys

Observational Studies of Sexual Behavior

SEX EDUCATION

Controversial Issue: Sex Education

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Asexuality

Heterosexuality

Same-gender sexuality

Myth Buster: It’s just a phase, right?

Sexual Fluidity

GENDER ROLES AND RULES FOR SEXUALITY

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 12: THE WORLD OF WORK

OCCUPATION GOALS

SEX AND GENDER EQUALITY AT WORK

Hiring Discrimination

Pay Discrimination

Negotiations

Myth Buster: Women Are Not Good Negotiators

OBSTACLES AT WORK

Invisible Barriers for Women, Men, and Minorities

Visible Barriers

Sexual and Gender Harassment

BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY

Controversial Issues: Pregnancy Discrimination

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 13: PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Body satisfaction

Myth Buster: Only Women Talk About Their Bodies

MAJOR DISEASES

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart Disease

RISKY HEALTH BEHAVIORS

Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Usage

Controversial Issues: E-cigarettes the "safe" option with sex differences

Drugs

Sexual Activity

HEALTH PROMOTION

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Chapter 14: MENTAL HEALTH AND TREATMENT

STRESS

Sources of Stress

Coping with Stress

DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Gender Bias in the Process of Diagnosis

SEX AND GENDER EFFECTS ON SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES

Anxiety and Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Gender Dysphoria

Myth Buster: "Treating" Sexual Orientation as a Gender Identity Issue

GENDER ISSUES IN SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

Male Gender Role Impact on Help-Seeking

Controversial Issues: Being the Manly Man Who Likes to Talk about Feelings

Feminist Effects on Therapy

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

LINKS AND LOGIC

Empirical, contemporary, and culturally relevant, this text clearly examines the complex relationship between gender and behavior examining the most current research with a diverse and global perspective.

The author integrates a Controversial Issues dialogue after the discussion of current research in each chapter. Using a sex and gender framework for understanding, students are asked to weigh the evidence and formulate an opinion on the matter. Myth Busters take on erroneously held beliefs and explains why they are untrue and provides evidence to support the explanation. This feature quite naturally lends itself to classroom discussion or papers.

Contemporary examples can be found throughout the book including discussions of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the rise of the #MeToo movement, new gender-neutral clothing lines for children, and backlash on stereotyping by "#distractingly sexy scientists."

Accessible and student-friendly approach informs students of our current understanding of sex and gender issues while identifying (mis)representations in the media and pop psychology

Learning objectives are presented at the beginning of each chapter to introduce and challenge students to explore the key concepts to be covered within the chapter and to provide a framework for the competencies developed as a result of reading the chapter.

Critical Thinking Checks invite students to be critical thinkers rather than passive consumers of concepts. Each chapter includes between one and three questions after each major section. These questions are designed to evoke thought and draw upon the material just covered. These can also be used for discussion starters.

Links and Logic at the end of each chapter provide carefully selected webpages, videos, and additional references to educational materials (logic) for those who want to learn more.

Summary at the end of each chapter, provide brief wrap up of the key concepts covered within the chapter.
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"Since first reviewing this book in its infancy I have been anxious to adopt it for my class. An even-handed text that is accessible to the 200-400 course level is a gaping hole in the literature for an unbiased gender-psychology curriculum. This text is perfect for my course. I have reviewed many, and believe me, this is by far the best, and closest to an empirical, yet culturally relevant text on behavior and gender."

– Jill Kaplan, University of Miami

"The writing style was very engaging and easily understood. Far superior to that found in my current text which can be a bit hard to follow. I would describe it as a relevant, up to date text that provides a very well-rounded approach to the topic of gender. I am very impressed with the approach that the author has taken with this text." – James Vaughn, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

"I like that men’s issues and culture are given a fair share of the content, as well as a chapter on development. – Isabelle D. Cherney, Merrimack College

"A good cross-cultural text on gender and sexuality that incorporates research better than most current texts." - Katherine Aumer, Hawaii Pacific University

Susan Burns

Dr. Susan Burns is the President of the College of Mount Saint Vincent, in Riverdale New York. Formerly, she was Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. Susan received her B.S. and M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Emporia State University (Emporia, KS) and her Ph.D. in Personality/Social Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development from Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS). She has taught Psychology of Gender at the undergraduate level for many years and thoroughly enjoys opening students’ eyes to the issues of sex and gender. Beyond her administrative duties, Susan collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Education) to engage students research projects and actively present at local, regional, and national conferences.

Her personal research interests include the psychological, sex, gender, and physiological responses to violent and nonviolent videogames, the correlates and predictors of homophobia, attachment security between preschoolers and their mothers, and academic dishonesty. In addition to publishing various journal articles and chapters, she has previously co-authored a textbook entitled: Human relations for the educator: Meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow, now in a second edition published with Kendall- Hunt Publishing.

Dr. Burns has authored more than 20 articles and book chapters and her research has appeared in sources such as the Journal of Genetic Psychology, Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, Social Development, and various publications of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. During her tenure as a professor, Dr. Burns supervised over 100 student presentations at local, regional, and national conventions. As a strong advocate for undergraduate research, she additionally has sponsored student publications in the Psi Chi Journal and Journal of Psychological Inquiry. Dr. Burns is a member of the Association for Psychological Science, Society for the Teaching of Psychology and was selected as a recipient of the 2004 and 2008 Sharon Walker Faculty Excellence Award at Morningside College, the 2006 state of Iowa, American Association of University Women Distinguished Faculty Award recipient, and the Morningside College Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society 2006 Faculty Person of the Year.