Gender and Social Hierarchies
Perspectives from social psychology
Eric Mayor editor Fabio Lorenzi-Cioldi editor Klea Faniko editor Oriane Sarrasin editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Oct '15
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Gender and Social Hierarchies offers a fresh and coherent picture of applied research from within social psychology on the intricate relationship between gender and social status. It comprises a collection of innovative approaches which seek to understand the pervasiveness of status asymmetry between gender categories. Drawing upon recent theoretical advances in gender psychology, the book provides tools for developing practical and political recommendations to address and resolve status inequality today.
Each chapter examines a different aspect of the impact that gender-based social hierarchies have on people’s lives. Part One explores the consequences of gender stereotypes in school, higher education, and in professional settings. The struggles faced by women in the workplace are discussed in Part Two, featuring topics such as work-life balance, the ‘glass cliff’, and the lack of support for affirmative action. Part Three is devoted to the antecedents and consequences of gender-based forms of prejudice, such as discrimination against gay men, and against women within cultural minorities. The book concludes with some practical suggestions for working towards lasting and beneficial change.
Gender and Social Hierarchies will appeal to scholars and students across the social sciences and offers important insights to practitioners and policy-makers.
"Gender and Social Hierarchies provides a comprehensive overview and engaging snapshot of the latest theoretical and methodological approaches in this rich and vibrant research field. The theoretical insights, up-to-date research reviews, and cutting-edge data will be a valuable resource for students and researchers, and the discussions of research implications and accessible language will be of benefit to policy makers working on ways to improve equality between men and women in society." –Belle Derks, Social and Organizational Psychology, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands
ISBN: 9781138938090
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
194 pages