Psychology

34.1 Psychological Study of Women

3 credits
Survey of theory and research. Sex roles and stereotypes. Development of sex differences. Psychological consequences of socialization. Theories of female personality. Ways in which psychotherapists view women. Women’s movement as a social psychological phenomenon.

34.2 Psychology of Masculinity
3 credits
Socialization and acquisition of the male sex role, gender identity, and sex-role learning; norms and stereotypes of masculinity; physical and hormonal factors; effects of role on mental and physical health.