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Male/Female Roles: Opposing Viewpoints

by Jonathan S. Petrikin

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Presents opposing viewpoints about changing sex roles and the effect these changes have on individuals, interpersonal relationships, and society. Includes discussion questions and exercises.

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Opposing Viewpoints

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Canonical title: Male/Female Roles: Opposing Viewpoints

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Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Sociology
DDC/MDS: 305.3 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social group - Age, Gender, Ethnicity People by gender or sex
LCC: HQ1075 .M353 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sex role

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 7

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Published: 1983
Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Sociology
DDC/MDS: 305.3
LCC: HQ1075 .M353

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