In this article, we critically examine the social institution of monogamy. First, we discuss the
lack of an adequate and consistent definition of the construct of monogamy and consider …

This article reviews empirical studies of same-sex couples in the United States, highlighting
consistent findings, drawing comparisons to heterosexual couples, and noting gaps in …

It is only recently that transgenderism has been accepted as a disorder for which treatment is
available. In the 1990s, a political movement of transgender activism coalesced to campaign …

This article distills insights from historical, sociological, and psychological perspectives on
marriage to develop the suffocation model of marriage in America. According to this model …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

This text offers a unique developmental focus on gender. Gender development is examined
from infancy through adolescence, integrating biological, socialization, and cognitive …

Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help
students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes …

The past several decades have seen increasing controversies over lesbian and gay
parenthood. More same-sex couples than ever are becoming parents, building their families …

From the hotspots of commercial sex through to the suburbia of twitching curtains, urban life
and sexualities appear inseparable. Cities are the source of our most familiar images of …

This exciting and engaging textbook introduces students to the psychology of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, trans and queer lives and experiences. It covers a broad range of topics including …