A psychologist explains the renewed interest in the role of women in our society and examines and clarifies the issues by means of scientific data and opinion. Contents of the book cover: the revolution in a man's world, the girl grows up, sex and abilities, the female personality, the homemaker, women in the labor force, the employed woman, the working wife and mother, the career woman, the education of the high school girl, the college girl, the use and abuse of higher education for women, and enlightened planning. The research studies on which this material is based are cited in the appendix and keyed to an extensive bibliography. (eb)