` Gender and Close Relationships deals wirh gender and its possible effects on aims and behaviour in close relationships: dating, romantic and sexual partnerships, marriage and friendship. The authors warn their readers that they should bot be looking at why there are gender differences, but at whether, when and under what conditions. The book starts with the explanatory concepts that have been found useful in considering these questions. The authors suggest two dimensions of explanations for gender differences: one dimension involves structural (social roles and expectations) versus individual (traits, needs etc.) explanations. The other dimension distinguishes between socialisation and biological explanations.... This is not just a textbook describing research. It is a polemical text which openly suggests that "we may not fare well in ongoing relationships with these individuals (with traditional gender roles)".... This is a useful source book, enlivened by frequent vignettes? - The British Psychological Society, Psychology of Women Section Newsletter

ISBN 9780803971677
Condition USED
Publisher SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INCORPORATED
Artist / Author Suzanna Rose; Barbara Winstead; Valerian Derlega
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Type books
Format Paperback

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