Chuck and others:
I agree that much of what passes for "gender issues" these days could
actually be better characterized as the psychology of women. While the
history of modern psychology has been accurately criticized as being the
scientific study of white males (thus making a case for the specific study
of psychology and women), I would argue that it has been the study of men by
default rather than the study of men by design. Scholars are now
recognizing the manner in which gender role socialization differentially
impacts development and behavior in men and women.
There is indeed much good work being done out there on the psychology of
men. Division 51 (Society for the Psychological Study of Men and
Masculinity) members have been active in studying the psychology of men.
One book I would highly recommend is The New Psychology of Men (Pollack and
Levant, 1995). This is really an exciting time of discovery and the book I
mentioned above discusses the major lines of research currently being
pursued. I would also argue that any course in gender issues should use
this book in addition to more generic books on gender issues or a specific
book on the psychology of women.
I'm actively involved in Division 51, so let me know if you need any more
information on this area.
Regards,
Rod Hetzel
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-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Huff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 3:10 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Research on Men
I just heard an interesting claim from a colleague that there isn't
enough empirical research on men to support a real under-grad class
in gender differences. This was in support of a comment that the
class "sex differences" should be replaced with a class titled
"Psychology of Women." I can think of many fine reasons to have a
class on Psychology of Women, but this one did not occur to me.
Could folks on the TIPS list let me know what good reviews of
empirical work on psych of men is out there? Perhaps it is that
there are not good texts, but that the research is out there. At any
rate, any helpful comments appreciated.
-Chuck
PS: I know the designation "sex differences" for the course is passe
and incorrect for what it really stands for, "gender differences."
- Chuck Huff; 507.646.3169; http://www.stolaf.edu/people/huff/
- Psychology Department, St.Olaf College, Northfield, MN 55057
