{"product_id":"psychology-of-gender-through-the-lens-of-culture-theories-and-applications-hardcover","title":"Psychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture: Theories and Applications - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSaba Safdar\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eNatasza Kosakowska-Berezecka\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique collection brings a rarely-seen indigenous and global perspective to the study of gender and psychology. Within these chapters, researchers who live and work in the countries and cultures they study examine gender-based norms, values, expression, and relations across diverse Western and non-Western societies. Familiar as well as less-covered locations and topics are analyzed, including China, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Central America, the experience of refugees, and gendered health inequities across Africa such as in the treatment of persons with HIV. Included, too, are examples of culturally appropriate interventions to address disparities, and data on the extent to which these steps toward equality are working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructurally, the volume is divided into three sections. The first two parts of the book take readers on a journey to different regions of the world to illustrate the most recent trends in research concerning gender issues, and then outline present implications and future prospects for the psychological analysis of both gender \u0026amp; culture. The third section of the book has an applied perspective and focuses on the cultural norms and values reinforcing gender equality as well as cultural and social barriers to them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sampling of the topics covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexual orientation across culture and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA broader conceptualization of sexism in Poland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of gender roles within the family in Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern-day dowries in South Asian international arranged marriages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current state of gender equality in the United States of America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocio-cultural determinants of gender disparity in Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture\u003c\/i\u003e is a milestone toward core human rights and goals worldwide, and a critical resource for psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, gender studies researchers, public policy makers and all those interested in promoting gender equality throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique collection brings a rarely-seen indigenous and global perspective to the study of gender and psychology. Within these chapters, researchers who live and work in the countries and cultures they study examine gender-based norms, values, expression, and relations across diverse Western and non-Western societies. Familiar as well as less-covered locations and topics are analyzed, including China, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Central America, the experience of refugees, and gendered health inequities across Africa such as in the treatment of persons with HIV. Included, too, are examples of culturally appropriate interventions to address disparities, and data on the extent to which these steps toward equality are working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructurally, the volume is divided into three sections. The first two parts of the book take readers on a journey to different regions of the world to illustrate the most recent trends in research concerning gender issues, and then outline present implications and future prospects for the psychological analysis of both gender \u0026amp; culture. The third section of the book has an applied perspective and focuses on the cultural norms and values reinforcing gender equality as well as cultural and social barriers to them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sampling of the topics covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexual orientation across culture and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA broader conceptualization of sexism in Poland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of gender roles within the family in Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern-day dowries in South Asian international arranged marriages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current state of gender equality in the United States of America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocio-cultural determinants of gender disparity in Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture\u003c\/i\u003e is a milestone toward core human rights and goals worldwide, and a critical resource for psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, gender studies researchers, public policy makers and all those interested in promoting gender equality throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaba Safdar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph, Canada. She received her PhD in Social Psychology at York University. Natasza Kosakowska is a researcher and lecturer in the Division of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Psychology of Gender, Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Poland. She received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Gdańsk, Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 410\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42105820283015,"sku":"9783319140049","price":178.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/93ba6e8569cbf9c027b9cf92cca30532.webp?v=1732437993","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/psychology-of-gender-through-the-lens-of-culture-theories-and-applications-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}