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Noted for its fair and equal focus on men and women, this book reviews the research surrounding gender from an interdisciplinary perspective. The implications of social roles, status, and gender-related traits that are central to students´ daily lives are emphasized. The book helps readers understand how gender impacts their lives, and distinguish the similarities and differences between the sexes and the theories that explain the differences. Do Gender Exercises apply the material to practical concerns, Take Home Points summarize key issues, Sidebars highlight topics of interest, and summaries, discussion questions, and suggested readings help students review the material.

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