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Boys and girls : the development of gender roles / Carole R. Beal.

By: Publication details: New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, cop. 1994Description: xxi, 359 sISBN:
  • 007004533X (hft.) ;
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 305.3 20
  • 305.3 20
Other classification:
  • Ohja
  • Ohjb
  • Oabkba
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Focuses on the processes by which children learn to be boys and girls and the effects of differential socialization on their behaviour. The book offers a clear developmental emphasis and stresses the use of psychological theories and methods regarding current research findings.

S. 290-341: References

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Chapter 2 Biological Beginnings
  • Chapter 3 Boys and Girls: The First Year
  • Chapter 4 Theories of Gender Role Development: The Psychoanalytic Perspective
  • Chapter 5 Theories of Gender Role Development: Social Learning
  • Chapter 6 Theories of Gender Role Development: Cognitive-Developmental Approaches
  • Chapter 7 Beyond the Family: The Power of Peers
  • Chapter 8 Beyond the Family: Schools and the Hidden Curriculum
  • Chapter 9 Beyond the Family: Media Message
  • Chapter 10 Personality Characteristics of Boys and Girls
  • Chapter 11 Intellectual Characteristics of Boys and Girls
  • Chapter 12 Growing Up: The Transition to Adult Roles
  • Chapter 13 Gender Identity Disturbance in Childhood