Female and male: issues of gender.
Our culture's preoccupation with gender differences is reflected in the importance developmental psychologists have placed on gender-related issues. In this article, three areas of research where gender is or has been a primary focus of research are discussed: measurement of intellectual abilities, biology and behavior, and socialization processes. Policy implications of the research are suggested.
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D002648:Child; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D007360:Intelligence; D010553:Personality Development; D013240:Stereotyping