Chattopadhyay, Sujit Kumar,

Gender socialization and the making of gender in the Indian context / Sujit Kumar Chattopadhyay. - 1st ed. - Los Angeles, California ; London ; New Delhi : SAGE Publications, 2018. - xxvi, 273 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Gender study and social psychology: a theoretical approach -- Gender: meaning, formation and effects -- Gender socialization: meaning, nature and scope -- Role of family -- Role of peer group -- Role of school -- Role of media -- Role of religion: norms and practices -- Role of religious myths and concepts.

9789386602565 (hbk.)

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Sex role--India.
Sex differences (Psychology)--Social aspects--India.
Women--Identity.
Men--Identity.

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