Women's Lives: A Psychological Exploration

by Claire A. Etaugh

This cutting-edge and comprehensive fourth edition of Women’s A Psychological Perspective integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, sexual orientation, and ableness. Written in an engaging and accessible manner, its use of vignettes, quotes, and numerous pedagogical tools effectively fosters students’ engagement, active learning, critical thinking, and social activism.



New information covered





neoliberal feminism, standpoint theory, mujerista psychology (Chapter 1)



LGBT individuals and individuals with disabilities in media (Chapter 2)



testosterone testing of female athletes, precarious manhood (Chapter 3)



raising a gender non-conforming child, impact of social media on body image (Chapter 4)



gender differences in narcissism and Big Five personality traits, women video-game designers (Chapter 5)



asexuality, transgender individuals, sexual agency, "Viagra for women" controversy (Chapter 6)



adoption of frozen embryos controversy (Chapter 7)



intensive mothering, integrated motherhood, "living apart together", same-sex marriage (Chapter 8)



single-sex schooling controversy (Chapter 9)



combat roles opened to U.S. women, managerial derailment (Chapter 10)



work-hours dilemmas of low-wage workers (Chapter 11)



feminist health care model, health care for transgender individuals, Affordable Care Act (Chapter 12)



feminist critique of CDC guidelines on women and drinking (Chapter 13)



cyberharassment, gendertrolling, campus sexual assault (Chapter 14)



transnational feminism, men and feminism (Chapter 15)



Women’s Lives stands apart from other texts on the psychology of women because it embeds within each topical chapter a lifespan approach and robust coverage of the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors in shaping women’s lives around the world. It provides extensive information on women with disabilities, middle-aged and older women, and women in transnational contexts.

Its up-to-date coverage reflects current scientific and social developments, including over 2,200 new references. This edition also adds several new boxed features for student engagement.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

464 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 23, 2009

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent Bibliography. Textbook. Women in psychology and invisibility in the field. Laboratory studies by Harry Harlow in touch.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an okay textbook. It's easy reading and full of a lot of statistics. I would have liked a more in-depth text that explored the subject matters in more detail and made those details seem more lively, but that's just me. The course the text was used in was not designed for post-nursing degree students, so my expectations could have been a little high. I'm returning it, but only because so much of the information was repeat of other courses I have taken.

[Ramnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most important textbooks I've read in my life. I think as a growing woman in the United States, this textbook touches upon so many of the major struggles we will have to face as adults, especially for women of color. Not only do they talk about topics such as careers and children but also those such as healthcare and aging. My pysch of women class definitely changed my perspective on being a woman and navigating through this world. For that, I am eternally grateful.

[Hannamari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good, consistent textbook that was easy to read and understand. Then again, it really is an American book for American women. I as a Northern European did not feel that connected to the book and the issues presented in it.

However, this book did manage to raise my awareness of the issues women are facing in the modern society. The world is really not fair for us, women.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a fair textbook...It is easy to read although a bit unorganized (some of the chapters don't really go together)...in my opinion it has way too many statistics in the paragraphs and not enough prose...However, I really enjoyed the class that went with it...

[RyReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was mandatory reading for a class I took and I found it super accessible! Would recommend to anyone interested in the subject