The Psychology of Women and Conservatism: Rediscovering Social Change
- 1 December 1989
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Psychology of Women Quarterly
- Vol. 13 (4), 417-432
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6402.1989.tb01011.x
Abstract
Although one goal of the psychology of women has been to enhance the status of women through social change, this goal has seldom been realized. Theory and research in the psychology of women have focused on gender differences and the personality of women rather than the society that oppresses women. As a result, this research has tended to blame women for their position in society and helped maintain the status quo, which can inhibit the struggle for equality by the women's movement. This process is demonstrated with reference to research on women and achievement. The causes and consequences of the focus on gender differences are discussed and recommendations made for a psychology of women in the service of women.Keywords
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