The Psychology of Women and Gender
Half the Human Experience +
- Nicole M. Else-Quest - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
- Janet Shibley Hyde - University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA
A psychology of women textbook that fully integrates transgender research, issues, and concerns!
With clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge coverage, The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience + delivers an authoritative analysis of classical and up-to-the-minute research from a feminist, psychological viewpoint. Authors Nicole M. Else-Quest and Janet Shibley Hyde examine the cultural and biological similarities and differences between genders, noting how they are often a result of inequality. The Ninth Edition emphasizes rigorous methodology and reviewing and evaluating empirical evidence, helping demystify the scientific process in this field of study. Hands-on applications through case studies that integrate research from other disciplines give students further experience with key issues. This proven resource equips students with a strong foundation for understanding the dynamic influences of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity in the context of psychology and society, along with strategies for thinking critically about popular culture and using psychological science to improve people’s lives and promote gender equality.
Supplements
- Sample syllabi—for semester and quarter courses—provide suggested models for instructors to use when creating the syllabi for their courses
- A Microsoft® Word® test bank contains multiple choice, true/false, short answer and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding
- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course
- Carefully crafted lecture notes follow the structure of each chapter and can be used alongside the PowerPoint slides, providing an essential reference and teaching tool for course lectures
- Lively and stimulating chapter-specific activity ideas reinforce active learning and critical thinking, and can be used in individual or group settings in the classroom or assigned as homework
“I find the text to be very comprehensive and user friendly. Students will appreciate the conclusions”
“The text is comprehensive and is written in a student friendly manner. The content is current (which speaks to students). I particularly like the research boxes that can be used as assignments. The way that it is presented, students can clearly see how the assignments fit into the text.”
“This book is not only up-to-date, but expands on topics that receive only cursory mention in other books. It also not only mentions non-binary gender identity and expression, but it does spend time on discussion specific issues.”
“Very clear, well focused and easy to follow; Good historical overview of foundational knowledge.”
“Well-balanced approach to gender, easy to read and comprehend. Very student friendly.”