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Couples, Gender, and Power e-bog

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&quote;[A] comprehensive, critical, empirical, and practical compilation of investigations about how diverse couples are trying to implement change and pursue equality in their relationships.&quote; -Katherine R. Allen, PhDVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University&quote;[A] true gift to couple researchO.The studies reported in this marvelously disciplined collection hold living implicat...
E-bog 509,93 DKK
Forfattere Anne Rankin Mahoney, PhD (redaktør)
Udgivet 16 februar 2009
Længde 400 sider
Genrer JFSJ
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780826117564
"e;[A] comprehensive, critical, empirical, and practical compilation of investigations about how diverse couples are trying to implement change and pursue equality in their relationships."e; -Katherine R. Allen, PhDVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University"e;[A] true gift to couple researchO.The studies reported in this marvelously disciplined collection hold living implications for couples and their therapists."e;-Evan Imber-BlackDirector, Center for Families and Health, Ackerman Institute for the FamilyWhile numerous couples strive for equality in their relationships, many are unaware of the insidious ways in which gender and power still affect them-from their career choices to communication patterns, child-rearing, housework, and more. Written for mental health professionals and others interested in contemporary couple relationships, this research-based book shows how couples are able to move beyond the dangers of gendered inequality and the legacy of hidden male power. The book analyzes the relationships of couples from various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The contributors present innovative clinical interventions, and suggest strategies therapists can use to help couples transform their relationships from being gender-based to equality-based. Explores these key issues:The risks of being in a relationship ruled by "e;gender legacy"e; behaviorThe differences between couples who get caught in gender legacy patterns and those who do notGender-based patterns across the life cycle, including newly formed couples; early marriage; child-rearing; mothering and fatheringGendered power in couples dealing with illness; ethnic and racial differences; immigration and displacement issues