Conclusion

As we conclude this chapter, we hope you’re developing more questions than answers. You are now in the process of sharpening your critical thinking skills as they relate to psychology. This book has drawn on the most up-to-date research in the psychology of women and gender, but the field is quickly changing. New approaches are urgently needed to address many gendered social and psychological realities. As you continue reading, you might ask yourself how these theories and studies can help you tackle some of the most complicated and controversial topics.