HD 3310

Psychology of Gender

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course explores psychological research on gender, examining the interactions between biology and social learning, gender identity, stereotypes, gender diversity, and discrimination. We will critically evaluate gender with respect to cognition, attitudes, leadership, close relationships, psychological and physical development, achievement, communication, and health. Our engagement with course material will use an intersectional approach that acknowledges that gender development, expression, and experience are deeply impacted by race, social class, sexuality, ability, and culture. 

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYCH 1101 or HD 1130. Recommended prerequisite: HD 2600.

• Students will learn how to examine research methodology to critically evaluate empirical research on sex differences in various outcome measures.
• Engagement in the Process of Discovery: Students will write research papers based on data they collect.
• Multi-Cultural Competence: Students will explore the complicated construct of intersectionality as it applies to the psychology of gender, reading about and discussing the ways in which gender, race, class, sexuality, and culture interact with one another.

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