Gender Development

by Susan Golombok, Robyn Fivush

Gender Development is the first book to examine gender from a truly developmental perspective. It looks at the processes involved in the development of gender, addressing sensitive and complex questions. The authors provide an up-to-date integrative review of theory and research, tracing gender development from the moment of conception through adulthood and emphasizing the complex interaction for biology, socialization, and cognition. The topics covered include hormonal influences, moral development, play and friendships, experiences at school and work and psychopathology. This comprehensive overview will fill a real need for a textbook and sourcebook for college and graduate students, parents, teachers, counselors and researchers.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1994

Reviews

[Lisa]

This is a great book in understanding gender development and the inequalities that are embedded within our society.

[Michelle]

The information was helpful and simple to understand- a mix of theories to mull over and research to review.