Half the Human Experience: The Psychology of a Woman

by Janet Shibley Hyde

With this text author Janet Hyde provides an authoritative analysis of classical and current research from a feminist psychology viewpoint. Hyde examines the balance of cultural and biological similarities (and differences) between the genders, noting how these characteristics may affect issues of equality, and also how men and women behave towards one another. By putting into context the proliferation of research in the field and clearly explaining the relationship between gender and emotion, the author helps demystify the scientific process and study of feminist psychology. Students receive a strong foundation for understanding the influences of gender, race, and ethnicity on psychology and society, as well as strategies for thinking critically about "pop" versus academic feminism as it relates to psychology. Text updates reflect changes in content, research, and societal issues, with expanded and fully integrated coverage of ethnicity, including a chapter devoted to describing the cultures of the four major ethnic groups in the African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. Chapter-opening quotations engage students and provide a view of topics that incorporates ethnicity and culture. Other pedagogical features include In Conclusion paragraphs providing a summary of key points; Focus sections highlighting issues raised in the chapter; and Experience the Research boxes giving students an active role in research and theory by asking them to collect data or replicate an experiment related to the chapter content. New! The Gender and Emotion chapter reflects the latest research on these issues with topics that address the emotional differences between genders, ethnicity, stereotyping, and experience as well as the ways in which family or peers can socialize children about how to label and interpret their feelings and in the process, are likely to impose gender stereotypes. New! Women and the Web features at the end of each chapter provide full descriptions of key sites related to the chapter topic. Links can be found on the textbook companion site. Updated! The text's art program, consisting of tables, photographs, cartoons, and illustrations, offers a visual complement to the written content. Updated! Suggestions for Further Reading at the end of each chapter allow students and instructors to expand their exploration of key topics and issues. Updated! A developmental approach to gender and depression in Chapter 15 incorporates the latest theories and data. A marginal glossary appears next to the introduction of a new term within chapter content. In addition, a full glossary appears at the end of the text.

Genres: Psychology, Feminism, Nonfiction, Social Work, Reference, Textbooks, Womens

Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

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[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

the class I had that this textbook was for, was very interesting!! and I learned a lot from it, and I learned a lot from the book too, but there was defiantly bias in this textbook, which was annoying! I liked the points they made, but it was obvious the author had some biases against men, and it was suppose to be a book for gender psychology, and I feel there should of been more male information in the book. it was more of a women's studies book, which as I said made good points and presented great information and facts, but it defiantly needs to be more equal in representation! I did enjoy the chapters there were on men and found them interesting, but I feel it would be better to have those chapters written by actual males. male feminists.

[Ashley Hyde-smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the ONLY book that I read every word of every chapter for a class in college. It is loaded with facts backed by current research on gender "differences" but it reads like an enjoyable piece of literature rather than a dry dull scientific paper. This is one of my all time favorite books that would do a lot of good if more people read it.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

i used to use this book as a reference. snagged it from my sister after she finished reading it for one of her psychology classes in college in like 1990. learned some neat things about you know the psychology of women.

[S.Parisan · Rating 3 out of 5]

one asked samuel Johnson to describe .........who is more intelligent , man or woman?
he answered : which man,which woman?

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reading this book now, I will keep you posted...

[Laura]

Good book to have in your library if you are interested in Women's Studies and psychology.