This monograph provides an overview of historical theories in gender differentiation and suggests several new methods designed to assess the gender-related attitudes toward others and the gender-related characterization of the self in both children and adults. * Old theories are tested and critically assessed in terms of more current ideas about gender differentiation. * Includes commentaries by Diane Ruble and Kim Powlishta. Table of Contents: Abstract. Part I: Introduction. Part II: Review of Past Work. Part III: Gender Constructivism Reconsidered. Part IV: Empirical Data Related to Scale Development. Part V: Empirical Data Related to Developmental Pathways. Part VI: General Discussion. References. Appendices. Acknowledgements. Contributors. Footnote. Commentary. |