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Book Synopsis

Using both scientific and feminist approaches in its analysis, Sex and Gender: A Biopsychological Approach provides a current and comprehensive understanding of its titular topics, making it an invaluable textbook for instructors and students.

Sex and gender can only be properly understood when examined in the contexts of biological, psychological, and social processes and the interactions between those processes. The structure of this book facilitates this necessary exhaustive discussion:

  • First section: a biological analysis that discusses evolutionary, cellular, and genetic processes, and their effects on physical and behavioral development

  • Second section: a psychological and sociological analysis that discusses stereotypes, sexism, and theories of gender

  • Final section: a discussion of the current global challenges surrounding sex and gender, such as discrimination and religious and social oppression of

    Table of Contents

    Contents

    Chapter 1: Human Evolution

    Chapter 2: The Cellular Basis of Life

    Chapter 3: Genetics

    Chapter 4: Human Sexual Reproduction

    Chapter 5: Gender Stereotypes

    Chapter 6: Theories of Gender

    Chapter 7: Global, Historical Sexism

    Chapter 8: Human Sexuality

    Chapter 9: Personality, Emotions, and Health

    Chapter 10: Intimacy and Interpersonal Relationships

    Chapter 11: Aggression

    Chapter 12: Occupational Roles and Power

    Chapter 13: Current Issues and Social Problems

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/09/2020
      ISBN13: 9780367479794, 978-0367479794
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Using both scientific and feminist approaches in its analysis, Sex and Gender: A Biopsychological Approach provides a current and comprehensive understanding of its titular topics, making it an invaluable textbook for instructors and students.

      Sex and gender can only be properly understood when examined in the contexts of biological, psychological, and social processes and the interactions between those processes. The structure of this book facilitates this necessary exhaustive discussion:

      • First section: a biological analysis that discusses evolutionary, cellular, and genetic processes, and their effects on physical and behavioral development

      • Second section: a psychological and sociological analysis that discusses stereotypes, sexism, and theories of gender

      • Final section: a discussion of the current global challenges surrounding sex and gender, such as discrimination and religious and social oppression of

        Table of Contents

        Contents

        Chapter 1: Human Evolution

        Chapter 2: The Cellular Basis of Life

        Chapter 3: Genetics

        Chapter 4: Human Sexual Reproduction

        Chapter 5: Gender Stereotypes

        Chapter 6: Theories of Gender

        Chapter 7: Global, Historical Sexism

        Chapter 8: Human Sexuality

        Chapter 9: Personality, Emotions, and Health

        Chapter 10: Intimacy and Interpersonal Relationships

        Chapter 11: Aggression

        Chapter 12: Occupational Roles and Power

        Chapter 13: Current Issues and Social Problems

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