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Changes in Psychology of Women and Psychology of Gender Textbooks (1975–2010)

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In this section, four authors contributed their thoughts on how writing textbooks on the psychology of women and gender has changed over the last 35 years. The introduction summarizes common themes in these reflections: the explosion in research and theory about women and gender; increased inclusion of diversity and intersectionality; increased appreciation of the power of the social context and power itself; the challenge of keeping a feminist perspective; changes in the student population; and changes in the publishing industry. Some comments about the future of the field are included.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, 18042, USA

    Susan A. Basow

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Basow, S.A. Changes in Psychology of Women and Psychology of Gender Textbooks (1975–2010). Sex Roles 62, 151–152 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-010-9744-z

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