The Psychology of Women and Gender

Examine the psychology behind women and gender with the engaging narrative and latest research in Matlin/Foushee's best-selling THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER, 8E. This well-written comprehensive introduction is known for its balanced scholarship, readability and inclusion of intersectional and LGBTQIA+ perspectives. The authors demonstrate a genuine interest in and understanding of you, the reader. This edition's captivating presentation uses direct quotes and empirical research from multiple academic disciplines to accurately depict today's gendered experiences. Updates incorporate research from 2020 or later as this edition examines topics that are central to women's lives but are often not addressed by other authors. Complete chapters discuss childhood, adolescence, aging, love relationships, motherhood, physical and mental health. Material also explores economic issues, social class, ethnic and gender diversity, pregnancy and retirement for women.

With clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge coverage, The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience + offers an authoritative exploration of classical and contemporary research through a feminist, psychological lens. Author Nicole M. Else-Quest analyzes cultural and biological similarities and differences between genders, highlighting their impact on issues of equality. The Eleventh Edition incorporates new research on gendered communication, an exploration of contemporary issues like the psychological impacts of COVID-19 and gendered ADHD patterns, and a greater emphasis on intersectional analysis. Students will come away with a strong foundation for understanding the dynamic influences of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity in the context of psychology and society.