PSY 3445: Psychology of Gender (2024-2025)

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This course explores different psychological theoretical perspectives on gender, sex, and sexualities, emphasizing intersections of gender, race, class, age, and other aspects of social identity. Christian perspectives on gender and sexuality are included to provide an expansive view of ways belief systems and backgrounds affect gender expectations and behavior. Students will gain knowledge of relevant concepts, develop intersectional perspectives, adopt skills to critically interrogate and respond to gendered images and practices, discuss different psychological perspectives on gender, and identify gendered aspects of everyday life. Typically offered: Spring.