Female Aggression
- ISBN-10
- 1118314743
- ISBN-13
- 9781118314746
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-10-08
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Helen Gavin, Theresa Porter
Description
This critique explodes the stereotypical assumption that men are more prone than women to aggression A cogent and holistic assessment of the theoretical positions and research concerning female aggression Examines the treatment, punishment and community response to female aggressive behavior Examines topics including sexual power, serial murder and the evolution of gendered aggression Treats female aggression in its own right rather than as a counterpart to male violence
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