Main description:

The authors first demonstrate that most of the claims about sex and gender are not well supported by research, and then provide readers with constructive critical tools they can apply to this wealth of research to come to realistic, constructive conclusions. All of this is provided in a concise, inexpensive volume by a best-selling trade author and instructor team.

Contents:

Introduction
A Brief Historical Perspective on Sex-Difference Research
Using Scientific Method to Study Sex and Gender
Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math?
Sex Differences in Spatial Abilities

Do Females Have Better Verbal Abilities Than Males?

Modern Research about Sex Differences in the Brain

Do Hormones Make the Woman-or the Man?

Sexuality

The Myth of Women's Masochism

Should Relational Abilities Be Called "Dependency"?

Sex Differences in Aggression

Mother-Blame

Breaking the Cycle of Bias: Becoming an Informed Judge of Research