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Book SynopsisThe interface of sexual behavior and evolutionary psychology is a rapidly growing domain, rich in psychological theories and data as well as controversies and applications. With nearly eighty chapters by leading researchers from around the world, and combining theoretical and empirical perspectives, The Cambridge Handbook of Evolutionary Perspectives on Sexual Psychology is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work in the field. Providing a broad yet in-depth overview of the various evolutionary principles that influence all types of sexual behaviors, the handbook takes an inclusive approach that draws on a number of disciplines and covers nonhuman and human psychology. It is an essential resource for both established researchers and students in psychology, biology, anthropology, medicine, and criminology, among other fields. Volume 1: Foundations of Evolutionary Perspectives on Sexual Psychology addresses foundational theories and methodological approaches.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Evolution: 1. Natural selection Anna G. B. Sedlacek; 2. Sexual selection Mohammad Atari; 3. Inclusive fitness theory Carey J Fitzgerald and Brittany Lorentz; 4. Adaptive problems in the domain of human sexuality Kelly Asao; 5. Adaptations, Byproducts, and Spandrels Jaroslav Flegr; 6. Evolved psychological mechanisms: Properties and Evidence, Misconceptions and Mismatches Samuel Pearson and William von Hippel; Part II. Middle-level Theories: 7. Parental investment theory Farid Pazhoohi; 8. Parent-offspring conflict Catherine A. Salmon and Jessica A. Hehman; 9. Theory and evidence for reciprocal altruism Masanori Takano and Genki Ichinose; 10. Life history theory and mating strategies Aurelio José Figueredo and Mateo Peñaherrera-Aguirre; 11.Sperm competition theory Tara DeLecce; 12.Sexual conflict theory Ulrika Candolin; 13. Cross-species comparisons Martha Escobar, Francisco Arcediano, Zebulon K. Bell, and Jordyn Truax; 14. Cross-cultural methods in sexual psychology Marina L. Butovskaya; 15. Behavioral genetics Severi Luoto and Michael A. Woodley; 16. Sex differences and sex similarities Jessica L. Engelbrecht and John E. Edlund; 17. Individual differences in sexual psychology Aurelio José Figueredo and Catherine A. Salmon; 18. Experimental methods in sexual psychology Carey J. Fitzgerald and Jody A. Thompson; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe interface of sexual behavior and evolutionary psychology is a rapidly growing domain, rich in psychological theories and data as well as controversies and applications. With nearly eighty chapters by leading researchers from around the world, and combining theoretical and empirical perspectives, The Cambridge Handbook of Evolutionary Perspectives on Sexual Psychology is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work in the field. Providing a broad yet in-depth overview of the various evolutionary principles that influence all types of sexual behaviors, the handbook takes an inclusive approach that draws on a number of disciplines and covers nonhuman and human psychology. It is an essential resource for both established researchers and students in psychology, biology, anthropology, medicine, and criminology, among other fields. Volume 2: Male Sexual Adaptations addresses theory and research focused on sexual adaptations in human males.Table of ContentsPart I. Pre-copulatory Adaptations: 1. Men's Sexual preferences Dan J Miller and Ryan C. Anderson; 2. Men's extra-pair sexual interest Adam C. Davis, Steven Arnocky, Megan Mackinnon and Larissa McKelvie; 3. Male sexual attraction tactics Mitchell Brown, Kaitlyn Boykin, Kelsey M. Drea, Alicia L. Macchione, Mary M. Medlin and Donald F. Sacco; 4. Men's intrasexual competition Karlijn Massar; 5. Domains of female choice Gregory Gorelik; 6. Sexual coercion and rape Andrew Holub and Gavin Vance; 7. Mate poaching by men T. Joel Wade and Maryanne L. Fisher; Part II. Copulatory Adaptations: 8. Sexual fantasy Mariana A. Saramago and Ricardo Ventura Baúto; 9. Ejaculation latency Rosa Angelica Lucio, Alonso Fernández-Guasti, and Maria Reyna Fuentes-Morales; 10. Copulatory thrusting in males Anders Ågmo and Gabriela Moralí; 11. Men's provisioning of oral sex Gavin Vance; 12. Inducing female orgasm Tara DeLecce; 13. Copulatory urgency Arial Bloshinsky and Valerie Starratt; Part III. 14. Post-ejaculatory adaptations to self-semen displacement Gordon Gallup; 15. Male Mate retention Bruna S. Nascimento, Katia C Vione, and Renan P Monteiro; 16. Shifts in partner attractiveness: Evolutionary and social factors Rebecca Burch, Maryanne L. Fisher, James B. Moran, Catherine A. Salmon, T. Joel Wade, and David Widman; 17. Emotional commitment Elizabeth G. Pillsworth; 18. Sexual jealousy in males: The evolution of a specific mechanism for sexual Jealousy Tsukasa Kato; 19. Men's attachment-related needs in the sexual arena Moran Mizrahi; 20. Paternal care Ryan Schacht; 21. Paternal filicide Vibeke Ottesen; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe interface of sexual behavior and evolutionary psychology is a rapidly growing domain, rich in psychological theories and data as well as controversies and applications. With nearly eighty chapters by leading researchers from around the world, and combining theoretical and empirical perspectives, The Cambridge Handbook of Evolutionary Perspectives on Sexual Psychology is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work in the field. Providing a broad yet in-depth overview of the various evolutionary principles that influence all types of sexual behaviors, the handbook takes an inclusive approach that draws on a number of disciplines and covers nonhuman and human psychology. It is an essential resource for both established researchers and students in psychology, biology, anthropology, medicine, and criminology, among other fields. Volume 3: Female Sexual Adaptations addresses theory and research focused on sexual adaptations in human females.Table of ContentsPart I. Pre-copulatory Adaptations: 1. Women's preferences: Pre-copulatory adaptations Donald Sacco, Mitchell Brown, Kaitlyn Boykin, Alicia L. Macchione, Kelsey Drea, and Mary M. Medlin; 2. Female sexual attraction tactics Trond Viggo Grøntvedt, Mons Bendixen, and Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair; 3. Extrapair sexual interest Marissa A. Harrison; 4. Female intrasexual competition Maryanne L. Fisher; 5. Female intersexual selection Steven Arnocky, Adam Davis, and Michael Suszter; 6. Evolution of precopulatory defense from rape and coercion in women Domenic Roberto, Rachel James, and Melissa McDonald; 7. Mate poaching Jasna Hudek-Knezevic, Igor Kardum, and Nermina Mehic; Part II. Copulatory adaptations: 8. Sexual fantasies Rui Miguel Costa; 9. Copulatory thrusting Olivia Le Moëne; 10. Female provision of oral sex James B. Moran, Catherine A. Salmon, and Rebecca L. Burch; 11. The adaptive value of women's orgasm Lisa L. M. Welling, Virginia E. Mitchell, Jenna Lunge, and Alex C. Orille; 12. Copulatory urgency: An evolutionary perspective of women's sexual desire Courtney L. Crosby; Part III. Post-copulatory adaptations: 13. Mate retention Jitka Lindová; 14. Shifts in partner attractiveness Juliana E. French, Sierra D. Peters, Olivia W. Breedin, Emma E. Altgelt, and Andrea L. Meltzer; 15. Emotional commitment Marissa A. Harrison; 16. Female Sexual Jealousy Jaroslava Varella Valentova, Marco Antonio Correa Varella, Andrea Lorena da Costa Stravogiannis, Ana Maria Fernandez, and Tamsin Saxton; 17. On attachment and evolution: Recounting the story of, and stories in, attachment theory William Dunlop and Majse Lind; 18. Maternal filicide Vibeke Ottesen; Index.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction.- 2.Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Sexuality.- 3.Law, Policy and Practice: National and International Dimension.- 4.The Age of Consent.- 5.Constructing and Managing Risk: The Example of Teenage Pregnancy.- 6.Sexualisation of Childhood.- 7.Diversity and Difference.- 8.Schooling Sexuality.- 9.Sexual Literacy.- 9.Sex, Sexuality and Social Media: A New and Pressing Danger.- 10.Conclusion: Reconciling Childhood and Sexuality.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Sexuality.- 3. Law, Policy and Practice: National and International Dimension.- 4. The Age of Consent.- 5. Constructing and Managing Risk: The Example of Teenage Pregnancy.- 6. Sexualisation of Childhood.- 7. Diversity and Difference.- 8. Schooling Sexuality.- 9. Sexual Literacy.- 9. Sex, Sexuality and Social Media: A New and Pressing Danger.- 10. Conclusion: Reconciling Childhood and Sexuality.

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Book SynopsisWe live in a time of uncertainty about relationships. We search for The One but find ourselves staying single because nobody measures up. We long for a happily-ever-after but break-up after break-up leave us bruised and confused. Rewriting the Rules: An Anti Self-Help Guide to Love, Sex and Relationships is a friendly guide through the complicated - and often contradictory - advice that's given about sex and gender, monogamy and conflict, break-up and commitment. It asks questions about the rules of love, such as which to choose from all the rules on offer? Do we stick to the old rules we learnt growing up, or do we try something new and risk being out on our own? And what about the times when the rules we love by seem to make things worse, rather than better? This new edition, updated throughout, considers how the rules are being 'rewritten' in various ways - for example in monogamish and polyamorous relationships, different ways of understanding sex and gender, and new ideas for managing commitment and break-up where economics, communities, or child-care make complete separation impossible. This book considers how the rules are being ârewrittenâ in various ways, giving you the power to find an approach that best fits your situation.Trade Review"Who gets to write the rules about love and sex and relationships? Meg John Barker tells us that you do. Each of you. Each of us. And then goes on to show us a wide variety of choices of how you might choose to connect with others. Your choices. Whatever choices you have made so far in your life, you have to read this book. Then you can quit questioning yourself and take on the freedom - and responsibility - of living by your own vision, with those you love, as entirely your self."Dossie Easton, Marriage & Family Therapist, Co-author of The Ethical Slut"To tackle the dos and don'ts that flood intimate relationships advice, Meg Barker's sharp, insightful, open-minded and friendly guide is here to help you navigate the mazes of modern love. Meg's pen is like a benevolent friend who's hand you don't want to let go. Hold on to Rewriting the Rules."Esther Perel, Author of Mating in CaptivityTable of ContentsContentsList of illustrations ?Preface: Rewriting Rewriting the Rules ?1 Rewriting the rules ?2 Rewriting the rules of yourself ?3 Rewriting the rules of love ?4 Rewriting the rules of sex ?5 Rewriting the rules of gender ?6 Rewriting the rules of monogamy ?7 Rewriting the rules of conflict ?8 Rewriting the rules of break-up ?9 Rewriting the rules of commitment ?10 Rewriting your rules ?Notes ?Index ?

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Book SynopsisThis book explains what pregnancy loss involves with an emphasis on the emotional impact miscarriage can have.This is an invaluable resource for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage, as well as healthcare staff that offer miscarriage care.Trade Review'A deeply useful, practical and sympathetic resource that will be invaluable for anyone affected. It can be difficult to find the right words when it comes to pregnancy loss, but Petra Boynton has done just that.' - Justine Roberts, Founder and CEO of Mumsnet‘Pregnancy loss can be devastating, and for some it’s a life-changing experience. It’s a time of shock, sadness and grief, but also one of questions and confusion. It’s times like this you really need a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on, or someone that can support and guide you through. This book is the companion that everyone needs. Not only is it packed with expert information and advice, Petra’s empathy and compassion shine through on every page. From understanding why loss occurs, to how partners can be affected, to getting help and support, this is an invaluable resource.’ - Dr Ranj Singh, NHS Doctor & TV Presenter‘Petra Boynton’s book is a very welcome addition to the existing literature on pregnancy loss. It provides a helpful and thoughtful overview of the factual, practical and emotional issues that feature time after time on our helpline and forums – and some that rarely get mentioned at all. It is understanding and inclusive, beautifully illustrated and designed, clear and accessible. It’s a book that will bring comfort and understanding to many.’ - Ruth Bender Atik, National Director, The Miscarriage Association‘Petra Boynton has written an empowering book that promotes agency and healing. Loaded with practical advice and suggested solutions, the book is a source of both informational and emotional support for those coping with pregnancy loss. Boynton leaves no stone unturned attending to issues relevant to partners, diversity, sex, and navigating social issues and the healthcare system. She lets the reader know what to expect, and how and what to ask for throughout this challenging journey. Her straightforward, no nonsense writing style and the inclusion of quotations gives the sense that one is being guided by a knowledgeable and supportive friend who’s been there.’ - Pamela A. Geller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Research Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Co-Founder/Co-Director of Mother Baby Connections, Drexel University; Philadelphia, PA; Chair of Exam Development Committee for the Certification in Perinatal Loss Care, Hospice and Palliative Credentialing CenterTable of Contents1. Welcome2. Facts, figures, and symptoms of pregnancy loss3. How to manage your loss4. What to expect from healthcare5. Your emotions during and after pregnancy loss6. Making sense of what has happened7. The needs and feelings of partners8. Taking care of you9. Looking out for your relationship10. Moving forward11. Deciding to try again (or not)12. Pregnant after loss13. RememberingSources of Support

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Book SynopsisIn the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts themselves present career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces - extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, and their major practical theoretical contributions. In this fascinating volume, Harry Reis reflects on a career that has earned him an international reputation as an eminent scholar and pioneer in the field of relationship science, through a selection of papers that illustrate the foundational theme of his research career: the importance of relationships for human well-being. The book charts the development of research in social psychology and relationship science through three key themes; from the relationship context of human behaviour, through to the value of studying behaviour in its natural context, and finally intimacy and responsiveness in close relationships.Also featuring a newly written introduction by the author contextualizingTable of ContentsTheme 1. The relationship context of human behaviorReis, H. T., Collins, W. A., & Berscheid, E. (2000). The relationship context of human behavior and development. Psychological Bulletin, 126, 844-872.Reis, H. T. (2008). Reinvigorating the concept of situation in social psychology. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 12, 311-329.King, K. B., & Reis, H. T. (2012). Marriage and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting. Health Psychology, 31, 55-62. Caprariello, P. A., & Reis, H. T. (2013). To do, to have, or to share? Valuing experiences over material possessions depends on the involvement of others. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104, 199-215.Theme 2: The value of studying behavior in its natural contextReis, H. T., Wheeler, L., Spiegel, N., Kernis, M., Nezlek, J., & Perri, M. (1982). Physical attractiveness in social interaction, II: Why does appearance affect social experience? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 43, 979-996.Wheeler, L., Reis, H. T., & Nezlek, J. (1983). Loneliness, social interaction, and sex roles. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 45, 943-953.Reis, H. T., Sheldon, K. M., Gable, S. L., Roscoe, J., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). Daily well-being: The role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 419-435.Reis, H. T. (2012). Why researchers should think "real-world": A conceptual rationale. In M. R. Mehl & T. S. Connor (Eds.), Handbook of research methods for studying daily life (pp. 3-21). New York: Guilford.Carothers, B. J., & Reis, H. T. (2013). Men and women are from Earth: Examining the latent structure of gender. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104, 385-407.Theme 3. Intimacy and responsivenessReis, H. T., & Shaver, P. (1988). Intimacy as an interpersonal process. In S. W. Duck (Ed.), Handbook of personal relationships (pp. 367-389). John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Reis, H. T., Clark, M. S., & Holmes, J. G. (2004). Perceived partner responsiveness as an organizing construct in the study of intimacy and closeness. In D. Mashek & A. Aron (Eds.), The handbook of closeness and intimacy (pp. 201-225). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Gable, S. L., Reis, H. T., Impett, E. A., & Asher, E. R. (2004). What do you do when things go right?: The intrapersonal and interpersonal benefits of sharing positive events. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 87, 228-245.Gable, S. L., & Reis, H. T. (2010). Good news! Capitalizing on positive events in an interpersonal context. In M. P. Zanna (Ed.), Advances in Experimental Social Psychology (vol. 42, pp. 195-257). San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press. Reis, H. T., Maniaci, M. R., & Roger, R. D. (2014). The expression of compassionate love in everyday compassionate acts. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 31, 652-677. Birnbaum, G. E., Reis, H. T., Mizrahi, M., Kanat-Maymon, Y., Sass, O., & Granovski-Milner, C. (2016). Intimately connected: The importance of partner responsiveness for experiencing sexual desire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 111, 530-546.

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Book SynopsisThis historical interdisciplinary book contextualises the Rorschach ink blot test and embeds it within feminist action and queer liberation. What do you see when you look at an ink blot? The Rorschach ink blot test is one of the most famous psychological tests and it has a surprisingly queer history. In mapping this history, this book explores how this test, once used to detect and diagnose homosexuality', was later used by some psychologists and activists to fight for gay liberation. In this book the author uses the test in yet another way, as a lens through which we can reveal a queer feminist history of Psychology. By looking closely at the lives and work of some women psychologists and activists it becomes clear that their work was influenced by their own, often queer, lives. By tracing the lives and actions of women who used, were tested with, or influenced by, the Rorschach, a new kind of understanding of gay and lesbian history in Britain is revealed.Table of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Queer Signs on the RorschachChapter 3: Queer Approaches to Depathologisation Chapter 4: Queer Signs in the Projective PsychologistsChapter 5: Queer Research and Lesbian LiberationChapter 6: Queer Activism and Academia Chapter 7: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition, builds on the authors' authoritative first person voice on sexual matters of the previous editions. The work reflects the field''s growing sophistication about sexual disorders and their therapies. The scope has been expanded to keep pace with new literature and research in the field, and eight additional chapters have been added. New topics include the politics of diagnosis, persistent genital arousal, asexuality, post orgasm illness, scientific findings concerning origin of orientation, and partnering with the pharmaceutical industry. Easily accessible, the Handbook is divided into sections that touch on fundamental knowledge and skills; treatment; men's major sexual concerns; women's major sexual concerns; problems common to both genders; the diversity of sexual lives; and future and trending topics. Written in a personal, supervisory style, the book will help new therapistTrade ReviewJust when the previous editions could not have gotten any better, Levine, Risen, and Althof have outdone themselves with the 3rd edition of their book. The uniquely first-person voice allows the reader to feel as though these experts are guiding them through the complexities of managing sex-related concerns. With updated DSM-5 diagnoses and hot-off-the-press scientific data woven throughout the 34 chapters, I’ve cleared my bookshelf to make room for this outstanding and essential book.—Lori A. Brotto, is associate professor in the Department of Ob/Gyn at the University of British ColumbiaThis 3rd edition builds upon the strength of the two previous editions and gets better and better. It contains chapters by the world's leading experts. It is an amazing collection of thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based approaches to the treatment of sexual problems. If you do not have this book on your desk, you need to get it now.—Eli Coleman, PhD, is professor and director as well as the Academic Chair in Sexual Health in the Program in Human Sexuality in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School.This is a unique book for a special audience. Most sex therapy books are written specifically for sex therapists—this book is written specifically for mental health professional who are not sex therapists. Integrating sexual interventions into individual and couple therapy is crucial, and this handbook is the best resource to help general clinicians do this. The third edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions and is a wonderful resource for mental health clinicians.—Barry McCarthy, PhD, is the author of Rekindling Desire and professor of psychology at American University. Table of ContentsPreface to 1st edition Preface to 2nd edition Preface to 3rd edition Section One: Fundamental Knowledge And Skills Introduction 1. Grasping the Intuitive Ideal: Why Sex Is Important Stephen B. Levine, MD 2. The Sexual Narrative: A Story Waiting to be Told Candace B. Risen, LISW-S 3. Boundary Crossings in Clinical Practice Candace B. Risen, LISW-S 4. The Rich Ambiguity of Our Key Concepts: Making Distinctions Stephen B. Levine, MD Section Two: Treatment Part A: Women’s Major Sexual Concerns 5. Clinical Challenges of Sexual Desire in Younger Women Rosemary Basson, MD FRCP (UK) 6. Problems with Orgasm Karen Donahey, PhD 7. Painful Sex Sophie Bergeron, PhD, Natalie Rosen, PhD andSerena Corsini-Munt, MA 8. Sexuality and Menopause Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD and Michael Krychman, MD Part B: Men’s Major Sexual Concerns 9. Low Sexual Desire Stanley E. Althof, PhD 10. The Sexual Challenges for Adolescent Boys and Young Men Derek Polonsky, MD 11. Erection Problems of Married and Divorced Men Stephen B. Levine, MD 12. Premature Ejaculation Marcel D. Waldinger, MD, Ph.D 13. Delayed Ejaculation Michael A. Perelman, PhD, Daniel N. Watter Ed.D 14. Problematic Sexual Behaviors I. David Marcus, PhD Part C: Problems Common To Both Genders 15. Sexual Concerns and Dysfunction Related to Past Sexual Trauma Christine A. Courtois, Ph.D 16. Sexual Problems during Disrupted Reproduction and Pregnancy Linda Hammer-Burns, Ph.D 17. Infidelity Douglas K. Snyder, Ph.D, Donald H. Baucom, Ph.D, and Kristina Coop Gordon Ph.D 18. Transitions: Single Again, Partnered Again Lin Myers Jovanovic, Ph.D 19. Challenges of Sexual Life After Breast and Prostate Cancer Lisa M. Anllo, Ph.D 20 Helping Those with Intellectual Disabilities Deborah A Richards, MA, CHMH, and J. Paul Fedoroff, MD 21.Sexual Function and States of Depression Anita Clayton, MD ND Veronica Harsh, MD 22. Recognizing and Reversing Sexual Side Effects of Medication Taylor Segraves, MD, Ph.D and Richard Balon, MD Section Three The Diversity Of Sexual Lives 23. Studies of the Biological Basis of Homosexual Orientations Qazi Rahman, Ph.D 24. The Gay Male David L. Scott, MD 25. Unique Clinical Issues among Lesbians Dina L. Miller, Ph.D, PCC-S 26. Optimal Erotic Intimacy: Lessons from Great Lovers Peggy J. Kleinplatz Ph.D 27. Transgender Phenomena Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis, Ph.D 28. Managing vs. Successfully Treating Paraphilic Disorders: The Paradigm is Changing J. Paul Fedoroff, MD 29. The Science and Politics of Diagnosis: Reflections on the DSM-5 Workgroup on Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders Kenneth J. Zucker, Ph.D. Section Four: The Future 30. Partnering with the Pharmaceutical Industry: Cutting Edge Work Stanley E. Althof, PhD and Tara Symonds, Ph.D 31. Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome David Goldmeier, MD 32. Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome Marcel D. Waldinger, MD, Ph.D 33. Asexuality as an Orientation Tony F. Bogaert, PhD 34. Social Trends and Their Impact on Sexuality Kathryn S. K. Hall PhD Index

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Book SynopsisOnline Matchmaking examines the joys, fears, and disappointments of hooking up with people in cyberspace. Unlike many other books in the field, this collection includes studies by experts from a range of disciplines including Communications, Cultural Studies, Health, Journalism, Psychology, Rhetoric, and Sociology.Table of ContentsList of Tables Preface Acknowledgements Notes On Contributors Introduction; M.T.Whitty PART 1: DEFINING ONLINE MATCHMAKING From the BBS to the Web: Tracing the Spaces of Online Romance; D.N.DeVoss Cyborgasms: Ten Years On and Not Enough Learned; R.Hamman Scripting the Rules for Mars and Venus: Advice Literature and Online Dating; S.Paasonen PART 2: PRESENTATION OF SELF TO ATTRACT LOVERS The Art of Selling One's 'Self' on an Online Dating Site: The BAR Approach; M.T.Whitty Examining Personal Ads and Job Ads; A.Horning How Do I Love Thee and Thee and Thee: Self-presentation, Deception, and Multiple Relationships Online; J.M.Albright PART 3: ONLINE DATING PROGRESSION TO FACE-TO-FACE: SUCCESS OR FAILURE? Expressing Emotion in Text: Email Communication of Online Couples; A.J.Baker A Progressive Affair: Online Dating to Real World Mating; K.Y.A.McKenna PART 4: DARKER SIDES OF ONLINE DATING Cyber-Stalking as (Mis)Matchmaking; B.H.Spitzberg & W.R.Cupach Cyber-Victimization and Online Dating; R.A.Jerin & B.Dolinsky PART 5: ONLINE DATING SUB-GROUPS Sexual Orientation Moderates Online Sexual Activities; R.M.Mathy Whips and Chains? Fact or Fiction?: Content Analysis of Sadomasochism in Internet Personal Advertisements; D.K.Wysocki & J.Thalken Conclusion: M.T.Whitty Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisYoung children's access to knowledge about gender, relationships, and sexuality has critical implications for their health and well-being, not only in their early years but throughout their lives. This knowledge can build children's competencies and resilience, contributing to new cultural norms of non-violence in gendered and sexual relationships. For many early childhood teachers, interacting with children about issues concerning gender and sexuality is fraught with feelings of uneasiness and anxiety. For others, familiarity with research on these topics has resulted in rethinking their approaches to sex, gender, and sexuality in their early childhood classrooms. The pedagogical project discussed in Disrupting Gendered Pedagogies in the Early Childhood Classroom examines the tensions associated with one teacher's attempts to rethink gendered narratives and childhood sexuality in her own classroom. This project illustrates that it is possible for early childhood teachers to useTable of ContentsContents: Can I Rethink My Kindergarten Teaching? – Critical Autoethnography and Possibilities for Reframing Teaching Practices – Disrupting Dominant Constructions – Gender and the Schooling of Girls and Boys – Shifting Identities, Multiple Subjectivities, and the (Re)Making of a Teacher – Creating Liminal Classroom Spaces: Acknowledging My Disruptive Teacher Voice – A Letter to Teachers Who Would Be Critical, Disruptive and Transformative – Moving Forward in the Journey: Creating a Critically Conscious Classroom.

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Book SynopsisYoung children's access to knowledge about gender, relationships, and sexuality has critical implications for their health and well-being, not only in their early years but throughout their lives. This knowledge can build children's competencies and resilience, contributing to new cultural norms of non-violence in gendered and sexual relationships. For many early childhood teachers, interacting with children about issues concerning gender and sexuality is fraught with feelings of uneasiness and anxiety. For others, familiarity with research on these topics has resulted in rethinking their approaches to sex, gender, and sexuality in their early childhood classrooms. The pedagogical project discussed in Disrupting Gendered Pedagogies in the Early Childhood Classroom examines the tensions associated with one teacher's attempts to rethink gendered narratives and childhood sexuality in her own classroom. This project illustrates that it is possible for early childhood teachers to useTable of ContentsContents: Can I Rethink My Kindergarten Teaching? – Critical Autoethnography and Possibilities for Reframing Teaching Practices – Disrupting Dominant Constructions – Gender and the Schooling of Girls and Boys – Shifting Identities, Multiple Subjectivities, and the (Re)Making of a Teacher – Creating Liminal Classroom Spaces: Acknowledging My Disruptive Teacher Voice – A Letter to Teachers Who Would Be Critical, Disruptive and Transformative – Moving Forward in the Journey: Creating a Critically Conscious Classroom.

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, scholars in developmental psychology, education, and neuroscience examine the ways in which children's toys often reflect and promote gender stereotypes, as well as the long-term consequences of gender-typed play.Table of ContentsContents Contributors IntroductionErica S. Weisgram and Lisa M. DinellaPart I: Toy Preferences and Gender Chapter 1: Gender Typing of Toys in Historical and Contemporary ContextsErica S. Weisgram Chapter 2: Research Methods in Studying Gender and Toy PreferencesLisa M. Dinella Chapter 3: Gender-Typed Toy Preferences Among Infants and ToddlersKristina M. Zosuls and Diane N. Ruble Chapter 4: Characteristics of Masculine and Feminine Toys and Gender-Differentiated PlayIsabelle D. CherneyPart II: Causes of Children’s Gender-Typed Toy Play Chapter 5: Sex Hormones and Children’s Gender-Typed Toy PlayMelissa Hines and Jacqueline Davis Chapter 6: Environmental and Social Contributions to Children’s Gender-Typed Toy Play: The Role of Family, Peers, and MediaChristia Spears Brown and Ellen A. Stone Chapter 7: Cognitive Perspectives on Children’s Toy ChoicesCarol Lynn Martin and Rachel E. CookPart III: Consequences of Gender-Typed Toy Play Chapter 8: Impact of Gender-Typed Toys on Children’s Neurological DevelopmentLise Eliot Chapter 9: Fashion or Action? Gender-Stereotyped Toys and Social BehaviorSarah K. Murnen Chapter 10: Cognitive Consequences of Gendered Toy PlayLynn S. Liben, Kingsley M. Schroeder, Giulia A. Borriello, and Erica S. Weisgram Chapter 11: Working at Play: Gender-Typed Play and Children’s Visions of Future Work and Family RolesMegan Fulcher and Emily F. Coyle Chapter 12: Societal Causes and Consequences of Gender Typing of Children’s ToysCampbell Leaper and Rebecca S. Bigler Chapter 13: Conclusion: Toward a Greater Understanding of Children’s Gender-Typed Toy PlayErica S. Weisgram and Lisa M. Dinella Index About the Editors

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Book SynopsisChina today is sexually (and in many other ways) a very repressive so ciety, yet ancient China was very different. Some of the earliest surviving literature of China is devoted to discussions of sexual topics, and the sexual implications of the Ym and Yang theories common in ancient China continue to influence Tantric and esoteric sexual practices today far dis tant from their Chinese origins. In recent years, a number of books have been written exploring the history of sexual practices and ideas in China, but most have ended the discussion with ancient China and have not continued up to the present time. Fang Fu Ruan first surveys the ancient assumptions and beliefs, then carries the story to present-day China with brief descriptions of homosexuality, lesbianism, transvestism, transsexualism, and prostitution, and ends with a chapter on changing attitudes toward sex in China todTrade Review`This is a handsome book with a very good index ... The collation and editing are excellent ...' Transcultural Psychiatry, 36:2 (1999) Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 The Harmony of Yin and Yang: Chinese Sexual Philosophy.- 3 “Inside the Bedchamber”: Classical Chinese Sexology.- 4 Sexual Techniques of the Taoists: Myths and Methods.- 5 Prostitution in Chinese Society: From Acceptance to Persecution.- 6 Classical Chinese Erotica: Then and Now.- 7 Homosexuality: From Golden Age to Dark Age.- 8 Transvestism and Transsexualism.- 9 Changing Attitudes toward Sex in China Today.- Notes on Romanization.- References with Selected Annotations.

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Book SynopsisIn Being Gay in Ireland: Resisting Stigma in the Evolving Present, Gerard Rodgers argues that existing theory and research on the lives of gay men often exhibits a social weightlessness such that self-beliefs are frequently decoupled from an analysis of society. History and conventions inform and shape gay men's self-beliefs, yet psychology as a discipline rarely dialogues with historical or political scholarship. Rodgers corrects this oversight with a critical analysis of the decades of socio-political struggle in Ireland and elsewhere. Rodgers captures the lives of gay men who are situated in varied contexts and who all, despite their different situations, possess self-beliefs that are shaped by wider historical traditions and evolving social change. Rodgers argues that the nuances and particulars of self-beliefs are significantly affected by wider historical traditions and evolving social and political changes. Through his reconstruction, Rodgers provides practitioners of applied pTrade ReviewBeing Gay in Ireland is a necessary, explosive, and very timely book. Rodgers’ most compelling tool is his patient, systematic reasonableness. This measured, thoughtful approach makes his depiction of the lives that gay men have been constrained to lead utterly devastating. The stories he explores tell of stigma and survival, discrimination and determination, humanity and hope. This book matters to everyone, gay or not, who cares about the kind of country Ireland has been, the people we are today, and how we can shape a better future for all. -- Brendan Kelly, Trinity College DublinBeing Gay in Ireland is a valuable addition to sociology of sexuality and social change. Powerfully combining theories from sociology and psychology, the author documents the lasting effects of oppression while recognizing the broader social changes that have occurred. Drawing on the rich data of in-depth interviews with a small number of diverse gay men, the book highlights the influence of religion and the importance of contextualizing people's experiences of sexuality and identity within their social location. In so doing, the author offers a number of strategies for achieving more progress in the future. -- Mark McCormack, University of Roehampton, LondonTable of ContentsChapter 1: Multilevel Tracking of Gay Men’s Changing Experiences Chapter 2: The Historical Context of Being Gay in Ireland Chapter 3: Situating Self and Others in Lifeworld Repertoires Chapter 4: Irish Gay Men’s Stories: Resisting Historic Stigma in the Evolving Present Chapter 5: Overview of Key Findings Chapter 6: Confronting Ireland’s Mea Culpa

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Book SynopsisWomen and Psychology introduces students to the myriad challenges facing women today as well as the psychological effects these challenges can perpetuate. The anthology outlines key issues both within the United States and abroad to provide readers with a global overview of select female experiences. The collection provides valuable insight into behaviors and practices that cultivate gender discrimination, pulls back the curtain on topics rarely explored by the general public, and empowers students to stand up for justice for women.The text begins with chapters that explore the history of women at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the identity economics of female genital mutilation. Additional chapters address sex differences in emotional communication, the psychological costs of terminating a pregnancy, endometriosis, and the consequences of infertility in developing countries. Students read articles on the emotional and behavioral health of college-aged women, human trafficking, violence against women, and the balance of women and work. The anthology closes with a reading about the importance of feminism in contemporary society.Meant to serve as a supplementary text, Women and Psychology is well-suited for any course that explores the intersection of women and psychology.

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Book SynopsisAn affirming and sex-positive guide to working with sex workers: uncovering clinical biases, creating safe spaces, and dismantling the whorearchy.Despite the wide range of sex work--from street-based to OnlyFans--clinicians too often focus on what they think sex workers need, instead of building trust, developing rapport, and really doing the work to understand the unique stressors that make quality mental health care essential for sex worker communities.     Sex-positive therapists Theodore Burnes and Jamila Dawson break down everything that mental health providers need to know to work effectively with sex workers, while dispeling the tired, pervasive myths that continue to impact treatment today. Readers will learn about:Who sex workers are; different types of sex work; and sex workers’ specific therapy needsHow outdated research methodology results in bad data and poor careThe whorearchy--the sex-work hierarchy--and why we need to dismantle it How to recognize and move beyond personal biasesHow to provide effective, affirming, and better clinical careWhat words not to use--and what they reveal about the sexism, racism, misogyny, and transphobia embedded in our society (and our practices)    As sex work changes and evolves, encompassing everything from brothels to cam work, clinical care needs to catch up. This book shows you how.

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Book SynopsisThe terms gender, careers and inequalities were chosen to delineate the conceptual framework of this book - the second volume of a new series focussed on equality, diversity and inclusion issues. Each of the concepts adds to a different and unique dimension to the study of medicine and medical education. Gender allows for a reading of power and exclusion of women in medicine and medical education. Careers and inequalities draw attention to the multiplicity of factors that influence women's participation in the medical profession including the interconnectedness of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, creed and disability in the workplace. Scholars bring insights from across disciplines of social sciences, including sociology, medical anthropology, psychology, and human resources management and have been encouraged to provide cross-national and multi-dimensional insights through comparative analysis.Table of ContentsMedical Knowledge, Medical Education, and the Career Choices of Women Doctors C.1860–1920: An Edinburgh Case Study. Researching Gender, Careers, and Inequalities in Medicine/Medical Education: A Timely Endeavour. Gender, Mentoring and Social Capital in the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland, UK. Women and Leadership in Medicine and Medical Education: International Perspectives. Drafting Intersections in the Career of Female Medical Doctors. Young Specialists’ Career Choices and Work Expectations. Women Doctors in France: A Feminization That Is Mere Window Dressing?. Imagining a Future in the Medical Profession: Gender and Young Sardinians’ Narratives of a Career in Medicine. About the Authors. Copyright page. Gender, Careers and Inequalities in Medicine and Medical Education: International Perspectives. List of Contributors. International Perspectives on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Gender, Careers and Inequalities in Medicine and Medical Education: International Perspectives.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Father Stunter Culture that says fathers are less than to masculinity narratives telling men theres only one way to be a father -- lets face it -- fathers are dealt a short shaft. The truth? We need fathers more than ever. We''ve an urgent task to set things right with, and for, fathers. And its one that must be done. If you don''t agree; this book is not for you. SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood elevates the conversation about modern fatherhood beyond the nuts and bolts of daddy daycare as it goes deep inside how men view their fathering as they attempt (day in, day out) to be a dad to their kids. Inside SPUNK you will discover more than a thousand men revealing what it means to be a father in this fast-changing world. Through a combination of brand-new research married alongside portraits from acclaimed podcast, School for Fathers, men uncover how much being a father is a whole new, often confusing, ballgame. Fathers are simultaneously stunted by outdated structures while held tight to fixed notions of manhood leaving them (and us) in something of a hot mess. SPUNK is a pragmatic tell-all of why fathers behave in the ways they do and a problem-solving roadmap for the kind of fatherhood men are already shooting for but struggling to grasp. The kind of fatherhood our children yearn for and deserve. Using data from fathers globally, SPUNK provides answers to: What kind of SPUNK do modern fathers need? How do fathers with this SPUNK raise their children? Why SPUNK will lead the way to a more authentic and fulfilled fatherhood identity. This straight-shooting book offers practical alternatives to sucking up the same old BS from the world we live in -- the media, policies, laws and workplace structures -- that attempts, relentlessly, to control what fathers are (not) capable of. Compassion, candour and radical father-allyship form the foundation of change as we collectively must ask, whats needed now for a better future for fathers and our children? The answer is SPUNK.

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Book SynopsisIn spite of its central importance in human relationships, the study of sexuality has been somewhat neglected by social psychologists. This reader brings together a fascinating selection of articles which examine sex as a social phenomenon: as a group of behavior patterns that people engage in together, under the influence of social pressures, and indeed as ways that people relate to each other.Table of ContentsR. Baumeister, Social Psychology, Social Exchange, and Sexuality. Part I: Gender and Sexual Behavior. M. Oliver & J. Hyde, Gender Differences in Sexuality: A Meta-analysis. R. Clark & E. Hatfield, Gender Differences in Receptivity to Sexual Offers. Part 2: Nature and Culture. D. Buss & D. Schmitt, Sexual Strategies Theory: An Evolutionary Perspective on Human Mating. R. Baumeister, Gender Differences in Erotic Plasticity: The Female Sex Drive as Socially Flexible and Responsive. Part 3: Virginity. S. Sprecher, A. Barbee, & P. Schwartz, "Was it Good for You, Too?": Gender Differences in First Sexual Experiences. Part 4: Sex and the Peer Group. J. Billy & J. Udry, Patterns of Adolescent Friendship and Effects on Sexual Behavior. E. Maticka-Tyndale, E. Herold, & D. Mewhinney, Casual Sex on Spring Break: Intentions and Behaviors of Canadian Students. Part 5: Homosexuality and Homophobia. D. Bem, Exotic Becomes Erotic: A Developmental Theory of Sexual Orientation. H. Adams, L. Wright, & B. Lohr, Is Homophobia Associated with Homosexual Arousal? Part 6: Rape and Harassment. C. Palmer, Twelve Reasons Why Rape is Not Sexually Motivated: A Skeptical Examination. E. Kanin, Date Rapists: Differential Sexual Socialization and Relative Deprivation. C. Meyer & S. Taylor, Adjustment to Rape. J. Bargh, P. Raymond, J. Pryor, & F. Strack, Attractiveness of the Underling: An Automatic Power Sex Association and its Consequences for Sexual Harassment and Aggression. Part 7: Infidelity. D. Buss, R. Larsen, D. Western, & J. Semmelroth, Sex Differences in Jealousy: Evolution, Physiology, and Psychology. G. Hansen, Extradyadic Relations during Courtship. Part 8: Paraphilias. R. Baumeister, Masochism as Escape from Self. Part 9: Pornography and Desire. W. Fisher & D. Byrne, Sex Differences in Response to Erotica: Love versus L

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Book SynopsisThis book uncovers normative assumptions, practices and discourses as central to the production of difference which manifests as gender and sexual inequality and other forms of disadvantage and discrimination in health and healthcare. The strength of these perspectives is in critiquing the increasing power of biomedical sciences in order to contest the hegemony of unexamined healthcare assumptions that deny difference and thereby sustain inequality. These queer and critical theories trouble neoliberal healthcare economics and biomedical scientific norms that operate in every sphere of healthcare, providing a range of radical tools to destabilise, deconstruct or reimagine binaries, discourses, normative categories or moral ideals prevalent in the pursuit of health.Trade ReviewThis engaging, troubling, and beautifully-written book dives into the assumptions and paradoxes that shape our experiences of health care. It challenges systems of classification that attempt to reduce human complexity to a label by recognizing the fluid, hybrid nature of contemporary identities. Thus, it expands our understanding of queer theory and queer practice that aims to "undo normativity". The integration of theory and narrative is masterful, and the book's messages are both timely and timeless. Queer Health insists (despite the hegemony of the market) that kindness, dignity, and compassion are more relevant today than ever. Amanda Barusch, Professor of Social Work, University of Otago & University of Utah.Table of ContentsForewords Professor Gillian Bendelow and Professor Ian Parker 1. Introduction Laetitia Zeeman, Kay Aranda and Alec Grant 2. Life histories and health narratives of older British lesbians Jane Traies and Sally R Munt 3. Exploring older gay male culture and its implications for health and social care Lee Price 4. It's a gap, not an overlap: Queering bi health Kath Browne, Leela Bakshi and Georgina Voss 5. Queer challenges to evidence-based mental health care Laetitia Zeeman, Kay Aranda and Alec Grant 6. Troubling the normative mental health recovery project: The silent resistance of a disappearing doctor Alec Grant and Helen Leigh-Phippard 7. Breaking the grip: a critical insider account of representational practices in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy and mental health nursing Alec Grant 8. Narratives of the resilient subject in health and social care Kay Aranda and Laetitia Zeeman 9. The body queered in health and healthcare Kay Aranda 10. Queer teeth Olu Jenzen

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Book SynopsisIn her book "In a Different Voice", psychologist Carol Gilligan proffered the controversial idea that a psychology of male development could not suffice as a psychology of all human development, both male and female. Since the publication of that revolutionary book and her later work "The Birth of Pleasure: A New Map of Love", which argued that the pleasure of love is a common human denominator often repressed in a hierarchical culture, Gilligan has been recognized by some scholars as a pioneer of feminist thought and vilified by others as an essentialist and a proponent of gender difference. In "Enacting Pleasure", a distinguished group of artists and scholars explores the personal and political implications of Gilligan's account of pleasure and the human psyche. The contributors to this volume come to Gilligan's work with a wide range of perspectives - from those who view her ideas as Eurocentric, heterocentric, Freudian, or anti-Freudian to others who see it as among the most advanced theories in neuroscience and human biology, as well as a blueprint for progressive politics. As a whole, this diverse collection stands as a meditation on the role that love plays in psychology, art, and politics.

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Book SynopsisAn unflinching and endearing memoir from LGBTQ+ advocate Jackson Bird about how he finally sorted things out and came out as a transgender man. When Jackson Bird was twenty-five, he came out as transgender to his friends, family, and anyone in the world with an internet connection. Assigned female at birth and raised as a girl, he often wondered if he should have been born a boy. Jackson didn’t share this thought with anyone because he didn’t think he could share it with anyone. Growing up in Texas in the 1990s, he had no transgender role models. He barely remembers meeting anyone who was openly gay, let alone being taught that transgender people existed outside of punchlines. In this “soulful and heartfelt coming-of-age story” (Jamia Wilson, director and publisher of the Feminist Press), Jackson chronicles the ups and downs of growing up gender-confused. Illuminated by journal entries spanning childhood to adolescence to today, he candidly recalls the challenges and loneliness he endured as he came to terms with both his gender and his bisexual identity. With warmth and wit, Jackson also recounts how he navigated the many obstacles and quirks of his transition––like figuring out how to have a chest binder delivered to his NYU dorm room and having an emotional breakdown at a Harry Potter fan convention. From his first shot of testosterone to his eventual top surgery, Jackson lets you in on every part of his journey—taking the time to explain trans terminology and little-known facts about gender and identity along the way. “A compassionate, tender-hearted, and accessible book for anyone who might need a hand to hold as they walk through their own transition or the transition of a loved one” (Austin Chant, author of Peter Darling), Sorted demonstrates the power and beauty in being yourself, even when you’re not sure who “yourself” is.Trade Review“A soulful and heartfelt coming-of-age story that celebrates the enduring power of self-determination and dignity.” —Jamia Wilson, Director and Publisher of the Feminist Press“Jackson Bird doesn’t have to share his life or any details about his transition with us, but we are so fortunate that he has. He’s an incredible educator in the field of gender and sexuality where his patience and good-humor make everyone feel included in the conversation. This book is a particularly valuable resource for anyone looking for insights into the trans experience in order to support their loved ones.” —Paul DeGeorge, Harry and the Potters"[Bird's] tale of self-realization is one he fearlessly and relentlessly shares with the world—and the world is better for it. So it's no surprise that Sorted is as fresh, clear, funny, and essential as the man himself." —Melissa Anelli, New York Times bestselling author of Harry, A History“I wish I had read this book ten years ago–or, better yet, I wish everyone around me had read it. Bird is a gentle and charming narrator, weaving the story of his own life together with enough educational asides to ensure that all of his readers can follow along. Sorted is thoughtful and affirming in its examination of evolving trans narratives and terminology, honoring both the past and present of trans identity. A compassionate, tender-hearted, and accessible book for anyone who might need a hand to hold as they walk through their own transition or the transition of a loved one.” —Austin Chant, author of Peter Darling

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Book SynopsisThis timely volume identifies factors that impede the success of women in STEM professions and demonstrates the negative impact of sexual harassment on women’s physical health, mental health, and job performance. Focusing specifically on the narratives of women in higher education, the authors illuminate the structural and systemic barriers facing women working as graduate students, faculty, and administrators. Drawing on insights from the #metoo and #timesup movements as well as the Brett Kavanaugh Senate hearings, this book: Provides real-life narratives as clarifying examples Validates the experiences of women struggling to negotiate the STEM workplace Recommends specific helpful practices for both women and employers .This book will be a valuable resource for those in academia and the workplace, and serve as an illuminating of women's experience generally.Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1: The Landscape for Women in the Sciences: Persistence Amidst Societal and Institutional Barriers.- Chapter 2: Feminist Psychology and Sociocultural Precipitants to Women’s Leadership.- Chapter 3. Organizational Culture and Climate: Historic Systemic Barriers for Women.- Chapter 3. Organizational Culture and Climate: Historic Systemic Barriers for Women.- Chapter 5: “Because you can’t do it on your own”: The Role of Support.- Chapter 5: “Because you can’t do it on your own”: The Role of Support.- Chapter 7: “Be Strong!” The Role of Self-Advocacy.- Chapter 8: Navigating “Mars:” Resisting Structural Barriers in Academia.- Chapter 9: Discussion of Findings.- Chapter 10: Recommendations and Commitments for Retaining STEM Women in the Academy.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction to feminist psychotherapy.- Chapter 2. Exploring mental health professionals’ conceptualizations of feminist therapy: A qualitative research study.-Chapter 3. Cultivating an intersectional stance in practice.- Chapter 4. Feminist therapy to address gender-based violence.- Chapter 5. Feminist therapy at the locus of the self.- Chapter 6. Feminist therapy at the locus of the body.- Chapter 7. Feminist therapy at the locus of intimate partner relationships.- Chapter 8. Feminist therapy at the locus of families.- Chapter 9. Feminist therapy at the locus of work and labour.- Chapter 10. Feminist therapy with men and masculinities.

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Book SynopsisThis book is amongst the first of its kind in presenting a case study of voyeurism from a forensic psychology perspective and within the societal context. Simon Duff provides an in-depth description of the assessment, formulation, and treatment of a voyeur and offers a theoretical basis for the behaviour. The book begins by covering a variety of explanations and previous treatments for voyeurs, including learning theories and the aversive treatments that they give rise to. It then moves on to focus on one specific case study, a young man who has exhibited diversity in his voyeuristic offending, before examining relevant details of his experiences in order to develop a formulation of his thinking and behaviour. The formulation and resultant intervention are clearly and accessibly presented, followed by a discussion of how this case provides direction for further research, developments in our theoretical basis for understanding voyeurism, and directions for assessment and intervention.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Voyeurism in context.- Chapter 3 Voyeurism.- Chapter 4 Explanations of voyeurism.- Chapter 5 Approaches to treatment.- Chapter 6 The case study: KS.- Chapter 7 Clinical analysis and formulation.- Chapter 8 Intervention.- Chapter 9 Outcomes and discussion.

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Book SynopsisLabour markets and demographics are changing. Highly qualified personnel is likely to become scarcer and for this reason it is important that more highly qualified women participate in the labour market. WorkLifeBalance and gender mainstreaming are issues that become important and organisations will need practical instruments to assist with the implementation of such initiatives. This publication aims at researching the use of the gender balanced scorecard as (long-term) change management instrument to implement gender mainstreaming in organisational culture. Case studies and in-depth interviews are the basis for the empirical research done in six organisations in Germany and the Netherlands. This research shows that a gender balanced scorecard could be a useful instrument for management, but before it can be introduced general awareness towards gender initiatives will have to be increased in organisations.

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