Eighth edition.

iii, 252 pages ; 28 cm

Taking sides

Taking sides.

Includes bibliographical references.

Unit 1. Gender and education. Do boys and girls learn differently? -- Should there be single-sex classrooms or schools? -- Unit 2. He said, she said, they said: gender equity and equality. Is the wage gap between women and men due to sexism -- Has gender equality come a long way? -- Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in professional sports? -- Should male and female athletes be paid equally -- Has the women's movement of the 1970s failed? -- Unit 3. Parental presence, parental choices. Are fathers necessary for children's well-being? -- Should parents be able to choose their baby's sex? -- Should partners of deceased men be allowed to use their sperm without their consent -- Should men have a say in whether their partner has an abortion? -- Are children who are raised by a lesbian or gay couple worse off than those raised by different-sex parents? -- Unit 4. Gender in the world around us. Should public restrooms be gender-neutral? -- Can women have it all? -- Do reality TV shows portray responsible messages about teen pregnancy?-- Does pornography prevent rape? -- Can a woman with conservative political views be a feminist?

The Taking Sides includes current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills.

Sex (Psychology)

Sex role.

Gender identity.

Sex differences.

Sex discrimination.

Sex preselection.

Schroeder, Elizabeth.

Clashing views in gender

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