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Name: Toward a new psychology of women
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Author: Jean Baker Miller

📘 Toward a new psychology of women by Jean Baker Miller

In "Toward a New Psychology of Women," Jean Baker Miller critically examines long‑standing masculine and feminine stereotypes that dominate psychological theory and practice. She argues for a transformative redefinition of these stereotypes, emphasizing the recognition and value of women’s creative strengths. The text serves as a foundational resource for psychology students and educators seeking to broaden the discipline’s understanding of gender and identity. Aimed at students taking psychology courses, the book also functions as a textbook that encourages critical reflection on how gender biases shape both research and teaching. By integrating feminist theory with psychological methodology, Miller offers a comprehensive framework for students and scholars to examine women’s identities from a more inclusive perspective.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology

Authors: Jean Baker Miller

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