Aims and Scope of Sex Roles
Sex Roles is a peer-reviewed scientific journal. It was first published in 1975 by Plenum Publishing and is currently published by Springer, Plenum's corporate heir. Articles appearing in Sex Roles are written from a feminist perspective, and topics span gender role socialization, gendered perceptions and behaviors, gender stereotypes, body image, violence against women, gender issues in employment and work environments, sexual orientation and identity, and methodological issues in gender research. The Editor-in-Chief is Janice D. Yoder. Less
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6.4
H-Index 

136
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Q1Gender Studies

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2.19
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Sex Roles Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1975 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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