Relationships Among Asian American Women (Psychology of Women)

This unique book brings fresh insight into Asian American women's live's by exploring the relationships they form together. Addressing the's ociocultural, political, historical, and familial contexts that contri bute to the development of their relationships, contributors paint ric h and refreshingly complex portraits of Asian American women. Through out, the authors give voice to the many ethnic groups that make up the Asian American community. This book focuses on how issues inherent i n any relationship --attachment, communication style, power and trust -- are manifested in both unique and universal ways by Asian American women. Experiential data, empirical studies, and case examples bring the diversity of these women's experiences alive. This book is a test ament to the importance of relationships for these women. A must-read for women's studies scholars, social scientists, and multicultural ps ychologists.