PSYC 264 - Psychology of Women and Gender

Cross-Listed as WGSS 264

This class provides an introduction to feminist psychological theory and research dedicated to understanding and critiquing biological, psychological, historical, and cultural meanings of gender. Examples of research and theory will come from diverse areas of psychology and related disciplines, exploring how women’s subordinate status is reinforced at individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels and the psychological and societal implications of gender inequality. We will utilize an intersectional framework to highlight how gender is influenced by race, ethnicity, social class, sexuality, disability, and other social categories, examining topics such as gender socialization, identity and power, sexist stereotypes, objectification, intimate relationships, gender-based violence, sexuality, and labor. Counts as a UP3 course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor. Every year. (4 Credits)