The second edition ofGendered Situations, Gendered Selves has been updated throughout, and is an ideal introduction to the discussion of gender in social psychology.

The book examines the basic underpinnings of everyday interaction: from how we think, to who we see ourselves and others to be, to how we interact with others. Each of these processes is based on both social psychology and gender (as differentiated from sex), as well as our racial backgrounds, ethnic heritages, socioeconomic circumstances, sexualities, and national histories. The authors present and critique each of the major theories of social psychology, social exchange, social cognition, and symbolic interaction. In doing so, the book introduces a full array of key concepts in social psychologyperception, stereotyping, attribution, self-presentation, impression management, defining social situations, exchanging resources, and balancing power and dependence in social relations. The book also discusses two fundamental aspects of human behaviorthe dynamics of helping and harming. The second edition incorporates discussions of contemporary psychological and sociological research and features powerful new examples, including 9/11 and the election of Barack Obama.

The second edition of Gendered Situations, Gendered Selves has been updated throughout. The book is an ideal introduction to the discussion of gender in social psychology. It offers an overview of both social psychology and gender (as differentiated from sex), then discusses approaches to gender in social psychology research; how social psychology theories have been shaped by assumptions about gender, race, class, and sexuality; and the way gender influences identity and interaction.

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Defining Social Psychology and Gender
What is Social Psychology?
Social Psychological Theories
What is Gender?
Crosscutting Social Positions
A Gender Lens
Chapter 2: Conceptions of Gender in Social Psychology
Essentialist Approaches
Socialization Approaches
Social Constructionist Approaches
Structural Approaches
Conclusions
Chapter 3: Social Exchange and Related Theories
Behaviorism
Social Learning Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Conclusions
Chapter 4: Social Cognition
The Organization of Thought
Thinking: Processing Information
Constructing Gender: Behavior and Cognition
Conclusions: Social Cognition on Gender
Chapter 5: Symbolic Interactionism
The Tools of Symbolic Interactionism
Who are We? Self and Identity
Gendered Selves and Identities
Presenting Selves in Interaction
Interactional Repairs
Self-Presentation and Social Structure
Resistance and Negotiation
Conclusions
Chapter 6: Altruism and Aggression: Gendered Dynamics of Helping and Harming Others
Definitions
Social Psychological Explanations of Altruism and Aggression
Structural Patterns of Helping and Aggression
Coda: Helping and Harming-Lessons from Aggression
Chapter 7: Conclusions - Reprising a Gender Lens on Social Psychology
A Case in Point
Traces of Social Psychological Theories
Approaches to Gender
Final Messages for the Reader
References
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Authors