Synopsis
Recent scholarship on gender issues has sparked a host of integration projects in colleges and universities. In redesigning curricula, it is necessary to point out new interpretations of established theories and include the new findings on gender related issues. Faculty in psychology and women's studies are presented with updates in key areas of a core psychology course, including psychoanalysis, testing, mental illness, therapy, and special themes in women's lives, to aid their lecture preparations.
Review
«This work is a major contribution to the field since there is a growing awareness that perspectives that are currently presented in introductory courses reflect a view of the field and of society that is one sided. In this book, there are several other perspectives within a variety of psychological specialties that are capably presented in the context of current theories and states of knowledge.» (Ann V. McGillicuddy-De lisi, Lafayette College)
«This book is an essential resource for social scientists who are restructuring their core curriculum. To date, this is the only available text that covers the pioneering work in women's development by the widely praised Stone Center.» (Lillian Restaino-Baumann, State University of New York at Stony Brook)
«This important book raises provocative questions that are necessary to further the study of women. A fine example of feminist methodology, it should be read by everyone interested in the construction of knowledge.» (Carole Sheffield, The William Paterson College of New Jersey)
«The book provides succinct, clear, and easy-to-understand explanations of a number of controversies. Further, it provides adequate information to supplement any introductory text, which is all it purports to do. I personally would be happy if all introductory psychology students got even this much additional information, and I am certain (based on my own experience) that any instructor's female students would appreciate it. I expect that male students would also benefit from it.» (Patricia E. Ortman, Feminist Teacher)
«I recommend that the summary sections in this book be available to students in the introductory psychology course so that they can read about the scholarship on sex and gender in addition to hearing about it from their professors. The text is a much-needed resource that supplements others...» (Michele A. Paludi, Psychology of Women Quarterly)
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