
This text on the development of sex roles in childhood focuses on the processes by which children learn to be boys and girls and the effects of differential socialization on their behavior. Unlike competing texts on sex roles, the book has a clear developmental emphasis. It also stresses the use of psychological theories and methods to separate popular notions regarding sex roles from current research findings. BOYS AND GIRLS is designed for use as a primary or supplementary text for a course on sex roles, a supplementary text in an introductory child development course, and as a resource for parents, teachers, and others who work with children.
This book investigates the developmental processes through which children acquire gender roles and the subsequent impact of differential socialization on their behavioral patterns. Author Carole R. Beal utilizes a psychological framework to distinguish between anecdotal cultural assumptions and empirical research findings. The text serves as an academic resource for students and professionals, emphasizing a developmental perspective on how sex roles are formed during childhood.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and educators frequently cite this text for its clear developmental focus and its utility in bridging the gap between academic research and practical application. Readers often note the accessible yet rigorous nature of the prose, making it a standard reference for those studying the intersection of psychology and gender socialization.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
1993-11-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
ISBN-10:
007004533X
ISBN-13:
9780070045330
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