Innovations in Feminist Psychological Research [Paperback]

This volume, first published in 2000, illustrates a variety of approaches to the psychology of women and gender.What are the best ways to do research on the psychology of women and gender? This volume illustrates a variety of innovative approaches to knowledge, applying them to diverse issues: violence against girls and women, sexuality, life patterns, educating against sexism and more. Moreover, it explores the role of personal values and social forces on the research process. Over 60 international contributors and a comprehensive resource guide make this an essential resource for researchers and educators.What are the best ways to do research on the psychology of women and gender? This volume illustrates a variety of innovative approaches to knowledge, applying them to diverse issues: violence against girls and women, sexuality, life patterns, educating against sexism and more. Moreover, it explores the role of personal values and social forces on the research process. Over 60 international contributors and a comprehensive resource guide make this an essential resource for researchers and educators.What are the best ways to do research on the psychology of women and gender? This volume illustrates a variety of innovative approaches to knowledge, applying them to diverse issues: violence against girls and women, sexuality, life patterns, educating against sexism and more. Moreover, it explores the role of personal values and social forces on the research process. Over sixty international contributors and a comprehensive resource guide make this an essential resource for researchers and educators.Preface; Introduction: feminist research: questions and methods; 1. Promoting methodological diversity in feminist research; 2. Dimensions of desire: bridging qualitative and quantitative methods in a study of female adolescent sexuality; 3. Commentary: eclecticism and methodological pluralism: the way forward for feminist research; 4. 'Like chewing gravel': on thelÓg