Thinking critically about research on sex and gender

Author(s)

• Caplan, Paula J.
• Caplan, Jeremy B.

Bibliographic Information

Thinking critically about research on sex and gender

Paula J. Caplan, Jeremy B. Caplan

Pearson Allyn and Bacon, c2009

3rd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-136) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Authors demonstrate that most of the claims about sex and gender are not well supported by research, and then provide readers with constructive critical tools they can apply to this wealth of research to come to realistic, constructive conclusions. All of this is provided in a concise, inexpensive volume by a best-selling trade author and instructor team.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Brief Historical Perspective on Sex-Difference Research Using Scientific Method to Study Sex and Gender Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math? Sex Differences in Spatial Abilities Do Females Have Better Verbal Abilities Than Males? Modern Research about Sex Differences in the Brain Do Hormones Make the Woman-or the Man? Sexuality The Myth of Women's Masochism Should Relational Abilities Be Called "Dependency"? Sex Differences in Aggression Mother-Blame Breaking the Cycle of Bias: Becoming an Informed Judge of Research

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Details

• NCID: BA89994610
• ISBN:
  • 9780205579884
• LCCN: 2008020267
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 150 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HQ60
  • DC20 : 305.3/072
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Sexology -- Research
  • LCSH : Sex differences -- Research
  • LCSH : Sex differences (Psychology) -- Research