PSYC375

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PSYC375

Gender and Psychology PSYC375 FA

Next Offered in 9798 FA

Gender is a fundamental category in psychology and its analysis continues to be an object of substantial research and debate. This seminar examines the methodological, theoretical and epistemological consequences of the question "What is the psychology of gender?" The major theories of gender are reviewed in historical perspective and are analyzed in terms of their implications for psychological research and practice. Also considered are the ways in which psychology is a gender-bound activity.

MAJOR READINGS

M. Belenky, B. Clinchy, N. Goldberger,
J. Tarule, WOMEN'S WAYS OF KNOWING.
J. Coates, WOMEN, MEN AND LANGUAGE
S. Harding, THE SCIENCE QUESTION IN FEMINISM
J. Russ, THE FEMALE MALE
E. Scarborough, & L. Furumoto, UNTOLD LIVES: THE FIRST
GENERATION OF AMERICAN WOMEN PSYCHOLOGISTS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Papers and project

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

PSYC105; PSYC270 or Permission of Instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC105 and PSYC270 or PSYC105 and PSYC357

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Gender-role stereotypes. Once parents and others recognize an infant's sex, they will treat them differently.

Reference:

Gleitman, Henry. PSYCHOLOGY: third edition, New York: W.W. Norton, 1991

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