Female Aggression

• Author(s): Helen Gavin, Theresa Porter,
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Pages: 240
• ISBN_10: 0470975482
  ISBN_13: 9780470975480
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Forensic Psychology , Psychology / General ,

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