Feminism and the Decade of Behavior.

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Title: Feminism and the Decade of Behavior.
Language: English
Authors: White, Jacquelyn W., Russo, Nancy Felipe, Travis, Cheryl Brown
Source: Psychology of Women Quarterly. Dec 2001 25(4):267-279.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Activism, Context Effect, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Feminism, Gender Issues, Health Behavior, Power Structure, Psychology, Research Methodology
ISSN: 0361-6843
Abstract: Asserts that the Decade of Behavior goals to foster a healthier, better educated, more prosperous and democratic nation cannot be achieved without contributions from feminist psychology. Outlines challenges gender poses to achieving Decade goals and discusses principles for research to address them: inclusiveness and diversity, context, power and privilege, and activism. Discusses the limitations of traditional research and describes new research models, stressing the need for activism. (Contains references.) (SM)
Journal Code: CIJAUG2003
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ665599
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Asserts that the Decade of Behavior goals to foster a healthier, better educated, more prosperous and democratic nation cannot be achieved without contributions from feminist psychology. Outlines challenges gender poses to achieving Decade goals and discusses principles for research to address them: inclusiveness and diversity, context, power and privilege, and activism. Discusses the limitations of traditional research and describes new research models, stressing the need for activism. (Contains references.) (SM)
ISSN:0361-6843