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: Paperback / softback
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, ethnicity, 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 treatment and understanding.

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 experiences of migrant women who become mothers while migrating and the challenges they face.

Academic environment for low-income, ethnic minority, and immigrant women: Investigating the barriers and challenges these women encounter 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 needs and challenges faced by these groups, including access to healthcare services and discrimination.

#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's safety and well-being.

The fourth wave of feminism: Analyzing the current state of feminism and its challenges and opportunities.

The role of immigrant women and ethnic minority women in grassroots feminist activism: Highlighting the contributions of immigrant and ethnic minority women to grassroots feminist movements and their impact on social change.

Mens support of feminist issues: Discussing the importance of men's support for feminist causes and the ways in which they can contribute to gender equality.

The textbook is designed with a new full-color design and includes numerous pedagogical features to enhance student learning. Each chapter includes boxed elements, such as "In the News" boxes, which present current news items related to the chapter's topics. These boxes encourage students to engage with the material and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

Women's Lives is an essential resource for students studying women's studies, psychology, sociology, and related fields. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the diverse experiences and challenges faced by women across different contexts and provides a foundation for promoting gender equality and social justice.

Weight: 910g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138541
Edition number: 5 ed