Psychology of Women

This best-selling text for the psychology of women or psychology of gender course offers students a clearly written introduction to this area of study. This comprehensive book includes chapters on child and adolescent development, gender comparisons, romantic/sexual relationships, physical and mental health, old age, and the future of the discipline. It also contains discussions of topics such as welfare issues, pregnancy, and women's retirement, which are central in many women's lives but are not consistently covered in other texts. In addition, its numerous pedagogical aids help students learn more effectively.