Women's Lives: A Psychological Exploration

Womens Lives explores the psychological diversity of girls and women, considering age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, immigrant experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and body size and shape. It integrates a lifespan perspective and an intersectional approach, covering women with disabilities and middle-aged and older women. The book also examines the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on womens lives worldwide. It includes current news items, applied activities, research methods, and critical thinking questions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Women's Lives is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the psychological diversity of girls and women across various age, ethnic, social class, nationality, immigrant experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and body size and shape. It adopts a lifespan perspective and employs an intersectional approach, recognizing the multifaceted identities of women. The book offers extensive coverage of women with disabilities, as well as on middle-aged and older women. Furthermore, it takes a deeper transnational focus, examining the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on women's lives worldwide.

In this edition, the book explores cutting-edge areas of research and addresses significant contemporary topics such as:

Feminization of immigration: Examining the increasing representation of women in immigration, including the challenges and opportunities they face.

Media portrayals of LGBTQ individuals and immigrants: Analyzing how media narratives shape perceptions and attitudes towards these groups.

Regulating testosterone levels in women's sports: Discussing the debate surrounding the use of testosterone-enhancing drugs in women's sports and the implications for fairness and equality.

Disorders of sexual development: Exploring the various conditions that affect the development of sexual organs and gender identity, including intersexuality.

Nonbinary identity: Providing an understanding of nonbinary individuals who identify as neither exclusively male nor female.

The effects of social media on body image: Investigating how social media platforms influence body dissatisfaction and body image issues among women.

Sizeism: Addressing the discrimination and prejudice faced by individuals based on their size and weight.

New classification of sexual disorders: Discussing the updated diagnostic criteria for sexual disorders and their implications for understanding and treatment.

Menstrual equity and the tampon tax: Examining the issue of menstrual products being taxed as luxury goods, disproportionately impacting low-income individuals.

Migrant women as transnational mothers: Exploring the challenges and experiences of migrant women who become mothers while migrating.

Academic environment for low-income, ethnic minority, and immigrant women: Investigating the barriers and opportunities these women face in higher education.

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's employment and work-family balance: Analyzing the impact of the pandemic on women's employment, work-life balance, and mental health.

The dilemma of unpredictable work hours: Discussing the challenges faced by women who work in industries with irregular or unpredictable work schedules.

Healthcare barriers experienced by immigrant women and LGBTQ individuals: Examining the specific healthcare challenges faced by these groups and advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare.

#MeToo movement: Exploring the global movement against sexual harassment and assault and its implications for women's rights and empowerment.

Vigilante gender violence: Discussing the issue of gender-based violence and its impact on women and society.

The fourth wave of feminism: Analyzing the current state and future directions of feminism, including the roles of immigrant women and ethnic minority women in grassroots feminist activism.

Mens support of feminist issues: Examining the growing support of men for feminist causes and the importance of gender equality.

The textbook features a new full-color design and is rich in pedagogy, including several boxed elements in each chapter. The "In the News" boxes present current news items designed to engage students in thinking about the topics discussed.

Women's Lives is an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals interested in understanding the psychological diversity of girls and women and the various factors that shape their lives. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, fostering a deeper understanding of women's experiences and promoting gender equality.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138534
Edition number: 5 ed