Background
Rhoads, Steven Eric was born on May 12, 1939 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Reginald and Barbara Ann (Dugan) Rhoads.
(Most discussions of sexuality today assume that differenc...)
Most discussions of sexuality today assume that differences between men and women are insubstantial, and that the boundary between the masculine and the feminine is highly porous. To reflect the idea that male and female roles have been ''socially constructed,'' they speak of gender instead of sex, and ridicule the double standard of ''studs'' and ''sluts.'' Because men and women are virtually interchangeable, it is argued, men should do an equal share of domestic work so that women can compete equally with men outside the home. This vision of androgyny has compelling aspects. But Dr. Steven Rhoads finds one problem: whatever we might like to believe, sex distinctions remain a deeply rooted part of human nature. In Taking Sex Differences Seriously, he assembles a wealth of scientific evidence showing that these differences are ''hardwired'' into our biology. They range from the subtle (women instinctively carry babies on their left side, near the maternal heartbeat) to the profound (women with higher testosterone levels are more promiscuous, more competitive, and more conflicted about having children). Rhoads explores male/female disparities in aggression and dominance, in sexuality and nurturing. He shows how denial of these differences has affected phenomena such as the sexual revolution and fatherless families, and policies such as Title IX and the call for universal day care. But he also says that society is improved by discouraging some natural tendencies, like men's temptation toward predatory sex, and encouraging others, like women's greater interest and talent in caring for babies. Steven Rhoads dispels social clichs and spotlights biological realities in this provocative book. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, Taking Sex Differences Seriously is a groundbreaking look at the way we are.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1458756246/?tag=2022091-20
( Most contemporary discussions of sex differences assume...)
Most contemporary discussions of sex differences assume that they are determined by society rather than biology. It is society that teaches little girls to be feminine and little boys to be masculine--society that tells women to respond to babies and men to respond to sports. Reflecting the fashionable idea that male and female roles have been "socially constructed," most commentators speak of gender instead of sex. Because men and women are virtually interchangeable, so the argument goes, men should do an equal share of domestic and childrearing work so that women can compete equally outside the home There's only one problem with this beguiling vision of androgyny. Whatever we might like to believe, as Dr. Steven Rhoads shows, sex distinctions remain a deeply rooted part of human nature. In "Taking Sex Differences Seriously," Rhoads assembles a wealth of scientific evidence showing that these differences are "hardwired" into our biology. They range from the subtle (men get a chemical high from winning while women get one from nursing) to the profound (women with high testosterone levels are more promiscuous, more competitive, and more conflicted about having children than those with average levels.) Rhoads explores disparities in aggression and dominance, in sexuality and nurturing. He shows how denial of these differences has helped to create the sexual revolution, fatherless families, and policies such as Title IX, and the call for universal day care. But while insisting that we must take sex differences seriously, Rhoads also advocates discouraging some natural tendencies, like men's desire for irresponsible sex, and encouraging others, like women's greater interest and talent in caring for babies. In this provocative exploration of the masculine and feminine, Steven Rhoads dispels contemporary clichés and spotlights biological realities. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, "Taking Sex Differences Seriously" is a groundbreaking look at the way we are.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159403091X/?tag=2022091-20
(Challenging proponents of equal pay for comparable worth,...)
Challenging proponents of equal pay for comparable worth, Steven Rhoads argues that implementation has been plagued by critical and insurmountable problems. Where success has been most frequently touted--in Minnesota, England, and Australia--job evaluation results are often arbitrary and political rather than objective.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521478286/?tag=2022091-20
Rhoads, Steven Eric was born on May 12, 1939 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Reginald and Barbara Ann (Dugan) Rhoads.
Bachelor, Princeton University, 1961. Master of Public Administration, Cornell University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1972.
Member staff Office Management and Budget, Washington, 1965—1966. Assistant professor department politics University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1970—1976, associate professor, 1977—1986, professor, since 1986. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1961-1963.
(Most discussions of sexuality today assume that differenc...)
(Challenging proponents of equal pay for comparable worth,...)
( Most contemporary discussions of sex differences assume...)
Member staff Office Management andBudget, Washington, 1965-1966. Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1961-1963. Fellow National Endowment for Humanities, Institute Ednl.
Affairs, Earhart Foundation, Bradley Foundation, Olin Foundation.
Member American Political Science Association, Association Public Policy and Management.
Married Diana Cabanis Akers, May 17, 1944. Children: Christopher, Nicholas, John.