Transformations: Women, Gender and Psychology

by Mary Crawford

Transformations: Women, Gender and Psychology, 3rd Edition examines the latest research in the context of a retrograde political climate on such topics as women's leadership, backlash against competent women, sexual harassment, transgender identity, reproductive justice, and feminist activism. Students are introduced to the concepts of feminism, multiculturalism, diversity and intersexuality. Written by Mary Crawford a preeminent scholar in the field of psychology and women's studies, Mary uses a lively and engagingly reading style for students.

Genres: School, Psychology, Nonfiction, Womens, Gender, Womens Studies

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Patricia Lott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This term I was placed in the unique position of teaching a class called "The Psychology of Women" and my total enrollment were MEN. All I can say is that 90 percent of the class loved this book. It is an easy read and it dispels many of the myths and misconceptions that are held by men. To have the students thank me for choosing this book speaks volumes.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Although this textbook covers a wide variety of topics and in great detail, I didn't like the frame in which it was written. It is very obviously a feminist text and because of that it was lacking in some areas (i.e. in areas that weren't pro-woman) and at times it was somewhat obnoxious. Some of the views it presented were slightly radical and for a textbook I don't think that is appropriate.

[Stephanie Choate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished the 4th edition for my Psychology of Women course and learned a lot and even had my own views challenged. It was also my first textbook that was so current that it included studies dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects on women.

[Oliver Zirbel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book was used for a college course in LGBT studies.

[August Rackham · Rating 3 out of 5]

A totally fine book, would like to see it updated to include other genders outside of the binary. Trans people are mentioned very briefly, so there's room to expand.

[Angelka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this book explains really well about women and psychology.
It talks about a lot of topics and it is a lot but it's interesting.

[Kyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

"How will you use your knowledge to make a difference?"

[Natalie D.C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

~ read for Women's Psychology (PSY-109) course ~