{"product_id":"women-and-psychology-9798823309455","title":"Women and Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen and Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e 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 behaviours 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 the psychological costs of terminating a pregnancy; endometriosis; and historical ideas and beliefs surrounding conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Students read articles on 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition features new readings on the topics of sex differences and communication, pregnancy and childbirth, the emotional glass ceiling for boys, sexual violence against college women, and engaging men in anti-violence campaigns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeant to serve as a supplementary text, \u003ci\u003eWomen and Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e is well-suited for any course that explores the intersection of women and psychology.","brand":"Cognella, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239123214679,"sku":"9798823309455","price":94.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/women-and-psychology-9798823309455","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}