The psychology of gender / edited by Alice H. Eagly, Anne E. Beall, Rovert J. Sternberg

To what extent does gender influence our behaviour, thoughts, and feelings? How do "nature" and "nurture" interact to shape our identities as female or male? And what are the effects of gender on the ways we are perceived and treated by others?

It is generally believed that we fall into one of two categories of gender: male or female. But a small proportion of the world are born intersexed and placed in the category of male or female without consideration for the continuum between the two categories. Being perceived as either male or female has a profound impact on how individuals are treated, what they expect of themselves and how they lead their lives.

The psychology of gender can be found on the shelves at BF 692.2 .P764 2004