News & Updates
Gender and Sexuality Articles, News, Promotions and Updates from Routledge and the Taylor & Francis Group.
Recent Articles
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Overcoming Masculine Depression
In Overcoming Masculine Depression, psychologists John Lynch and Christopher Kilmartin present a model that provides new ways of understanding men’s behaviors. This unique book does not portray men as victims, but seeks to increase awareness that a great deal of depression in men is misunderstood and quite oftentimes misdiagnosed. Many men "act out" their symptoms through anger, workaholism, and relationship conflict.
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The ‘Best Little Boy in the World’ Hypothesis in the New York Times
A report from our journal Basic & Applied Social Psychology provided the basis for a touching article in the New York Times opinion pages recently. The 'Best Little Boy in the World' hypothesis refers to a possible behavioral patter observed in some young gay men who use high-achievement in educational, business and other fields as protection against the prejudice they encounter elsewhere.
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Call for Papers: Sexuality and Ageing
Guest Editors: Walter Pierre Bouman and Peggy J. Kleinplatz
This special issue of Sexual and Relationship Therapy looks to bring together those currently writing on and doing research into ageing as it relates to gender identity, sex and sexuality, and to intimate relationships, in a therapeutic context.
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 31 December 2013
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How Open Access will change Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences
In a major contribution to the era-defining debate, this full Special Issue of Psychological Inquiry offers a range of views on how the Open Access Science movement will impact the study and practice of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences.
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New special issue on Asexuality from Psychology & Sexuality
Psychology & Sexuality has published a special thematic issue dedicated to asexuality. This issue represents a significant contribution to understanding asexuality by bringing together a range of papers that use a variety of methodological approaches.
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Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
The importance of creating safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students in the school environment cannot be overstated. It is one of the most prominent issues facing school professionals today, and its success has lasting, positive effects on the entire student body. Drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners, Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments provides a comprehensive examination of the topics most relevant for school professionals.
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Journal of Sexual Aggression – Special Section on ‘Sexual Abuse in Organisational Settings’
Read the editorial for the Journal of Sexual Aggression special section on ‘Sexual Abuse in Organisational Settings’ by Marcus Erooga for free online until 31st May 2013.
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Check Out Our Paperbacks Direct: Social Psychology Online Catalog
We have put together this online catalog filled with Paperback Direct Social Psychology books published by Psychology Press and Routledge.
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Fat Lives: A Feminist Psychological Exploration
Within the context of the current ‘obesity debate’, this book investigates the embodied experience of ‘being large’ from a critical psychological perspective. Using poststructuralist and feminist theories, the author explores the discourses available to and used by self-designated ‘fat’ individuals, as well as the societal power relationships that are produced by these.
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The Cultural Context of Sexual Pleasure and Problems
Using rich case material and research presented by distinguished authorities in the fields of sex, couple, family, and psychotherapy, this edited book contributes to our efforts to help individuals and couples increase their sexual satisfaction. The authors explore social and cultural backgrounds, the meaning of sexual problems in specific cultural contexts, and the way in which culture presents challenges to traditional psychotherapy.
