Psychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture Theories and Applic
This unique collection brings a rarely-seen indigenous and global perspective to the study of gender and psychology. Within these chapters, researchers who live and work in the countries and cultures they study examine gender-based norms, values, expressi
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Saba Safdar • Natasza Kosakowska-Berezecka Editors
Psychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture Theories and Applications
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Editors
Saba Safdar Psychology University of Guelph Guelph Ontario Canada
Natasza Kosakowska-Berezecka University of Gdansk, Institute of Psychology, Division of Cross-Cultural and Psychology of Gender Gdansk Poland
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Preface
The Psychology of Gender Through the Lens of Culture is the most welcome addition to the growing literature in gender studies. It is a unique volume as it integrates three important fields of study that are not often addressed in combination—psychology, gender, and culture. Safdar and Kosakowska-Berezecka are to be commended for assuming such a novel perspective. They have indeed produced a valuable volume, bringing together an impressive group of scientists from a large number of cultures. Those readers interested in cultural diversity will find a great deal of it here. Those interested in understanding gender relations and gender dynamics will find insights into these. And finally psychologists and others interested in psychological analyses, above and beyond sociological, economic, and other social science perspectives, will benefit greatly from reading this volume. In their introductory chapter Safdar and Kosakowska-Berez provide a general orientation to the main topics and issues covered in the chapters. The range of topics is remarkable. On the one hand, we find the analysis of complex ideological structures and political change as they impact gender in culture. On the other hand, we are informed about the developmental psychological
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