The Developmental Social Psychology of Gender

This book represents a conscious attempt to truly integrate social and developmental psychological approaches to gender. Leading researchers from both areas contribute to an understanding that will interest students and scholars alike.

Numerous publications have addressed gender issues from a social or a developmental psychological perspective. This volume breaks new ground in advancing a genuine synthesis of theory and research from these two disciplines. Building on the premise that a full understanding of the multifaceted nature of gender can be achieved only through a wider focus on processes of development and social influence, the contributors examine theoretical approaches to gender development and socialization, gender categorization and interpersonal behavior, and group-level and cultural forces that affect gender socialization and behavior. The book will be of interest to students and professionals in social psychology, developmental psychology, gender studies, sociology, anthropology, and educational psychology.

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction. T. Eckes, H.M. Trautner, Developmental Social Psychology of Gender: An Integrative Framework. Part II: Theoretical Approaches. D.T. Kenrick, C.L. Luce, An Evolutionary Life-History Model of Gender Differences and Similarities. B.I. Fagot, C.S. Rodgers, M.D. Leinbach, Theories of Gender Socialization. C.L. Martin, Cognitive Theories of Gender Development. A.H. Eagly, W. Wood, A.B. Diekman, Social Role Theory of Sex Differences and Similarities: A Current Appraisal. Part III: Gender Categorization and Interpersonal Behavior. B. Hannover, Development of the Self in Gendered Contexts. S.E. Zemore, S.T. Fiske, H-J. Kim, Gender Stereotypes and the Dynamics of Social Interaction. P. Glick, L. Hilt, Combative Children to Ambivalent Adults: The Development of Gender Prejudice. B. Krahé, Sexual Scripts and Heterosexual Aggression. Part IV: Gender, Group, and Culture. L.L. Carli, D. Bukatko, Gender, Communication, and Social Influence: A Developmental Perspective. J.S. Eccles, C. Freedman-Doan, P. Frome, J. Jacobs, K.S. Yoon, Gender-Role Socialization in the Family: A Longitudinal Approach. A.E. Abele, A Dual-Impact Model of Gender and Career-Related Processes. J.L. Gibbons, Gender Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Part V: Conclusions. H.M. Trautner, T. Eckes, Putting Gender Development Into Context: Problems and Prospects.