Thinking Critically About Research on Sex and Gender

by Caplan, Paula J.; Caplan, Jeremy B.

• ISBN13: 9780321049292
• ISBN10: 0321049292
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

The authors first demonstrate that much of the existing research on sex and gender is not well-established, and then provide readers with constructive critical tools they can apply to this wealth of research to come to realistic, constructive conclusions. All of this is provided in a concise, inexpensive volume by a best-selling trade author and instructor team.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.

2. A Brief Historical Perspective.

3. Using Scientific Method to Study Sex and Gender.

4. Sex Differences in Spatial Abilities.

5. Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math?

6. The Myth of Women's Masochism.

7. Sex Differences in Aggression.

8. Mother-Blame.

9. Do Hormones Make the Woman?

10. Do Females Have Better Verbal Abilities Than Males?

11. Should Women's Relational Abilities Be Called Dependency?

12. Breaking the Cycle of Bias: Becoming an Informed Judge of Research.