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Chapter 1

    Gender Roles, Gender Stereotypes, Masculinity, and Femininity

      Project 1.1 - Images of Men and Women in the Media (Student Exploration)
      Project 1.2 - The Components of Gender Stereotypes (Student Exploration)
      Project 1.3 - Gender Stereotypes in Interaction: Race, Social Class, Age, and Sexual Orientation (Student Exploration)
      Project 1.4 - Gender Roles: Violating a Norm (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 1.5 - Femininity, Masculinity, and Androgyny as Psychological Constructs (Online Activity)

Chapter 2

    RESEARCHING SEX AND GENDER

      Project 2.1 - Principles of Nonsexist Research (Student Exploration)
      Project 2.2 - Interpreting the Results of Research in Sex and Gender (Student Exploration)
      Project 2.3 - An Observational Study of Gender and Social Behavior (Student Exploration)
      Project 2.4 - Nature Versus Nurture in the News (Student Exploration)
      Project 2.5 - Cross-Cultural Studies in Sexism: The Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (Online Activity)

Chapter 3

    SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY

      Project 3.1 - Boys Will Be Boys? An Observational Study of Children’s Activity Levels (Student Exploration)
      Project 3.2 - Popular Conceptions of Gender Differences in Social Behavior: How Are Men and Women Different? (Student Exploration)
      Project 3.3 - Socialization of Aggression: Modeling, Rewards, and Punishments (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 3.4 - Gilligan’s Model of Moral Reasoning (Student Exploration)
      Project 3.5 - Gender-Role Expectations Across Generations (Autobiographical Reflection)

Chapter 4

    GENDER AND LANGUAGE

      Project 4.1 - Gender and Nonverbal Behavior (Student Exploration)
      Project 4.2 - Gender and Conversational Patterns (Student Exploration)
      Project 4.3 - Sexist Language and Cognition (Student Exploration)
      Project 4.4 - Using Nonsexist Language (Student Exploration)
      Project 4.5 - Popular Conceptions of Gender Differences in Nonverbal Behavior: How Are Men and Women Different? (Student Exploration)

Chapter 5

    GENDER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

      Project 5.1 - Gender Stereotypes and Adult Expectations for Infants: A Content Analysis of Birth Congratulations Cards (Student Exploration)
      Project 5.2 - Messages from Childhood About Sex and Gender: An Autobiographical Exercise (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 5.3 - Gender and Interactions with Peers: An Observational Project (Student Exploration)
      Project 5.4 - Gender Differences and Similarities in Childhood and Adolescent Friendships (Student Exploration)
      Project 5.5 - Cultural Messages About Gender Roles: An Analysis of Children’s Media (Student Exploration)
      Project 5.6 - Children’s Toys: A Content Analysis of Toy Store Merchandise (Student Exploration)

Chapter 6

    COGNITION, EDUCATION, AND ACHIEVEMENT

      Project 6.1 - Popular Conceptions of Gender Differences in Cognitive Abilities: How Are Women and Men Different? (Student Exploration)
      Project 6.2 - Mathematics, Science, and Gender: An Autobiographical Project (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 6.3 - Gender and Computers: Who Uses Computers, and How Do They Feel About Them? (Student Exploration)
      Project 6.4 - Who Inspired You? Mentors and Role Models (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 6.5 - The Classroom Climate and Academic Performance (Autobiographical Reflection)

Chapter 7

    GENDER AND THE WORKPLACE

      Project 7.1 - Occupational Segregation in the Workplace (Student Exploration)
      Project 7.2 - Women and Men Working in Nontraditional Occupations (Student Exploration)
      Project 7.3 - Combining Work and Family: The Family Medical Leave Act (Online Activity)
      Project 7.4 - The Sexist Employment Interviewers (Student Exploration)
      Project 7.5 - Sexual Harassment on the College Campus (Student Exploration)

Chapter 8

    SEXUALITY

      Project 8.1 - Female and Male Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy (Online Activity)
      Project 8.2 - Popular Conceptions of Gender Differences in Sexual Behavior and Attitudes: How Are Men and Women Different? (Student Exploration)
      Project 8.3 - Evaluating Methods of Contraception (Student Exploration)
      Project 8.4 - Influencing a Partner to Use a Condom (Student Exploration)
      Project 8.5 - Puberty and the Development of Sexuality (Student Exploration)
      Project 8.6 - Sex, Aggression, and Music Videos: A Content Analysis (Student Exploration)

Chapter 9

    ATTACHMENT AND INTIMACY

      Project 9.1 - Gender Differences and Similarities in Adult Friendships: Can Women and Men Be Best Friends? (Student Exploration)
      Project 9.2 - Singlehood: By Circumstance or by Choice? (Student Exploration)
      Project 9.3 - Work for Pay and Work in the Home: Who Does the Housework? (Student Exploration)
      Project 9.4 - Social Support and Interpersonal Relationships: A Visit to a Self-Help Group (Student Exploration)

Chapter 10

    PARENTING AND OTHER FAMILY TIES

      Project 10.1 - Intergenerational Relationships (Student Exploration)
      Project 10.2 - Balancing Multiple Roles (Student Exploration)
      Project 10.3 - Child Care in Your Community (Student Exploration)
      Project 10.4 - A Chilly Climate for Fathers? (Student Exploration)

Chapter 11

    PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

      Project 11.1 - Gender and Health-Related Behaviors (Student Exploration)
      Project 11.2- The Politics of Health Research (Online Activity)
      Project 11.3- Body Image: How Satisfied Are Men and Women with Their Bodies? (Student Exploration)
      Project 11.4- Gender, Rumination, and Depression (Student Exploration)
      Project 11.5- Community Services: A Field Visit (Student Exploration)
      Project 11.6- Bulimia: A Case History (Online Activity)

Chapter 12

    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL CHANGE

      Project 12.1 - Doing Gender (Autobiographical Reflection)
      Project 12.2 - A Consciousness-Raising Activity (Student Exploration)
      Project 12.3 - Researching Gender Activism (Student Exploration)
      Project 12.4 - Getting Sex and Gender into the Curriculum (Student Exploration)








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