Psychology of Women

Catalog description

WS 3733. Psychology of Women. Issues in the development and behavior of women, including theoretical perspectives from the sub-discipline of feminist psychology on sex- and gender-related differences and similarities, achievement, motivation, stereotype, androgyny, sexuality, career choices, mental health and disorders, psychotherapy, life-span, and special sub-groups. Emphasis on the psychology of women includes substantive exploration of research related to men, intersex, and transgender/gender-nonconforming people, as well as intersectional experiences shaped by race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Satisfies three hours Core Component Area Option (90). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.