Some work in feminist psychology has suggested that male-female differences are not as universal, dramatic, or enduring as has been previously asserted. Feminist psychodynamic theories, in contrast, assert that there are deep-seated and enduring differences between women and men in "self-structure" and relational capacities. Proponents…

Introduces some themes and concepts in feminist cultural studies through a dialogue. Concentrates on gender and race and identifies several problems for cultural studies when difference is the guiding concept of research. Concludes by proposing some alternatives when gender and racial differences are reconceptualized and written with a difference.…

Contends that comprehensive discussion of women's alcoholism must include understanding of how male-as-norm bias has affected alcoholism research, assessment, and treatment. Summarizes how male-as-norm bias has affected research on women's alcoholism and shaped perceptions of women's alcoholic behavior and their responses to treatment. (Author/NB)

Analyzed sexual content of 45 widely available x-rated videocassettes from a feminist perspective. Focused on the extent of female domination by males and sexual inequality found in the sexually explicit scenes in x-rated videocassettes. Results indicated both occurred frequently. (BH)

Responds to Heesacker and Prichard's (1992) article on male emotional expressivity. Challenges use of theories of Bly. Questions their assertion that our culture offers men no powerful images of maleness and assumption that modern society centers on women's affective style. Takes issue with their claim that feminist researchers do not view male…

Synthesizes and elaborates current thinking on gender perspective. Presents basic concepts, questions, and connections at each level of analysis. Uses care in marriage to illustrate perspective. Notes that, rather than ask whether women or men are more caring, gender perspective asks what conditions are necessary for women and men to care.…

Feminist critiques of psychology have pointed to the strong tendency throughout the history of the discipline for researchers to assume one of two standards for human behavior: non-human primates, and men, more specifically, white, privileged men who often are college sophomores. Feminist scientists in other fields, as well as feminist…

Women are taught from a very early age that their major role to be played in society is that of wife and mother. This lesson appears to be reinforced throughout a girl's life, especially if she is educated in coeducational institutions. In such sexually mixed institutions, girls are not only in competition for men, but they are in competition with…

Considers Elisabeth Kubler-Ross as a charismatic religious leader and examines the feminine quality of her message and leadership style. An examination of the prospects for an enduring cultural innovation based on Kubler-Ross's work concludes that her leadership does not conform to conditions necessary for institutionalization of her charismatic…

Examination of White suicide rates, 1960-78, showed that: (1) suicide rates remain considerably higher for men than women; and (2) sex differences in suicide rates narrowed during the 1960s but held relatively stable during the 1970s. Explanation of these patterns involves a combination of sociohistorical and methodological factors. (CMG)

Notes that the methodologies and findings of communication studies speak to a number of important concerns in feminist theory and research, and that feminist theory and research offer a great deal to communication studies. (FL)