GCP 7050 - Psychology of Gender

Students will develop an awareness of the social and cultural basis of gender roles. Diverse gender identities will be examined and the implications for counseling with individuals, couples, families, and groups will be examined. This course will address the scientific literature related to gender in various cultural settings end encourage students to critically evaluate current research findings regarding the psychology of gender. Course topics include the history of gender research, gender role attitudes, theories of gender development across the lifespan, gender socialization and current issues in mental health.

3 Hours Lecture
3 Credits

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