Psychology of Gender

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the psychological experiences of people, with a focus on understanding how sex and gender intersect with race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, size, ability, and other identity factors. Students will engage with a comprehensive examination of the biological, historical, social, and cultural factors that influence the lives, identities, and experiences of people with diverse backgrounds. Through an intersectional lens, the course will analyze how these factors shape personalities, behaviors, worldviews, perceptions, and self-concepts. The course will focus on a variety of topics within the broader social and cultural context, including but not limited to: gender-role stereotypes; socialization practices; biological understandings of sex; as well as issues related to health, work, violence, reproduction, and caregiving. Also listed as GEND 119. Not open to students with credit in GEND 119. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4)