The Gender of PsychologyTamara Shefer, Floretta Boonzaier, Peace Kiguwa Unique with its predominately South African context, this examination draws on local experiences and studies to present a critical gender analysis of the discipline and practice of psychology in marginalized parts of the world. A critical reflection on how psychology frequently reinforces oppressive practices with respect to gender, sex, and sexuality as well as a look to professional areas of psychology and their application in terms of gender differences are included. Students of psychology and gender studies are offered a wealth of international critical theory complimented by material from communities not usually represented in psychology textbooks. |
Contents
I | x |
II | 1 |
IV | 3 |
V | 12 |
VI | 29 |
VII | 45 |
VIII | 60 |
IX | 85 |
XV | 135 |
XVI | 151 |
XVII | 165 |
XVIII | 182 |
XIX | 198 |
XX | 221 |
XXI | 223 |
XXII | 250 |
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