The Psychology of Sex and Gender
First Edition
Gender in the News
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- After reading this chapter, you should have a better understanding of gender-based violence and aggression. What are your thoughts on gender differences in aggression? Explain your views using evidence from the chapter. After reading www.apa.org/research/action/difference.aspx, do you think gender differences in violence and aggression are innate, socially influenced, or both? Be specific in your response.
- Based on statistics of violent crimes (e.g., homicide), men are more likely to be both the perpetrator and the victim. Read the article www.psychologytoday.com/blog/homo-aggressivus/201409/male-aggression and explain the effect of geographical location on these statistics. Do you think gender stereotypes or gender role ideology plays a part in aggressive behaviors? Why or why not? Be specific and cite cultural, social, and economical influences on violence in your answer. Use evidence from the article and the text.