Female and Male: Issues of Gender.

Jacklin, Carol Nagy

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Publication Date: 1989

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Female and Male: Issues of Gender.

Jacklin, Carol Nagy

American Psychologist, v44 n2 p127-33 Feb 1989

Our culture's preoccupation with gender differences is reflected in the importance developmental psychologists have placed on gender-related issues. Discusses the following areas of research where gender has been a primary focus: (1) measurement of intellectual abilities; (2) biology and behavior; and (3) socialization processes. Discusses policy implications. (Author/BJV)

Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Child Psychology, Children, Developmental Psychology, Intelligence Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Nature Nurture Controversy, Psychological Studies, Public Policy, Research Problems, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Socialization, Test Validity

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue with the title "Children and Their Development: Knowledge Base, Research Agenda, and Social Policy Application."