Gender and Close Relationships
“Gender and Close Relationships” by Barbara Winstead, published by SAGE Publications on April 9, 1997, offers an insightful exploration into the effects of gender on behaviors and aims within close relationships, including dating, romantic partnerships, marriage, and friendship. This 184-page book presents a framework for understanding gender differences, emphasizing the importance of examining the conditions under which these differences manifest rather than merely questioning their existence.
Readers will find a thorough discussion of explanatory concepts relevant to gender dynamics, focusing on two key dimensions: structural versus individual explanations and the distinction between socialization and biological factors. The book encourages a nuanced approach to understanding how gender influences interpersonal relationships, making it a valuable resource for those interested in psychology and social psychology.
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`Gender and Close Relationships deals wirh gender and its possible effects on aims and behaviour in close relationships: dating, romantic and sexual partnerships, marriage and friendship. The authors warn their readers that they should bot be looking at why there are gender differences, but at whether, when and under what conditions. The book starts with the explanatory concepts that have been found useful in considering these questions. The authors suggest two dimensions of explanations for gender differences: one dimension involves structural (social roles and expectations) versus individual (traits, needs etc.) explanations. The other dimension distinguishes between socialisation and biological explanations…. This is not just a
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