Feminist Voices in Psychology

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What does it mean to develop a feminist orientation toward psychology? In this course, we’ll explore the historical and contemporary contributions of feminist psychology, focusing on the various traditions ranging from second-wave feminism, Black feminism, and feminist global south traditions. Specifically, this course will address diverse topics such as the nature vs. nurture debate, the intersections of patriarchy, racism, cisnormativity and gender development, mental health and the psychology discipline.