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Gender Research in Spanish Psychology: An Overview for International Readers

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In the last decades, many political and socioeconomic transformations occurred in Western countries with a considerable impact on gender equality. In this special issue, we aim to show how these transformations can generate changes in gender research by presenting Spain as an example of remarkable growth in gender studies, following the intense societal advancement of the country toward gender equality policies. In particular, we examine the evolution of gender research in Spain analyzing the presence of Spanish gender research in international journals, national journals, book reviews, and conferences. This first volume also includes a presentation of several original studies covering three specific research areas: gender stereotypes, gender violence, and gender issues at work. Finally, we discuss how the unique socioeconomic scenario created in this country may serve for international readers and gender researchers.

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We are deeply in debt with Dr. Alice H. Eagly for her inspiration and support to our research and specifically to her time in elaborating the conclusions to this special issue; and to Dr. Irene Frieze for her impressive work and the dedication to Sex Roles, her comments and help have improved greatly the manuscripts presented.

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Gartzia, L., Lopez-Zafra, E. Gender Research in Spanish Psychology: An Overview for International Readers. Sex Roles 70, 445–456 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-014-0380-x

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