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Psychology
Description: Surveys theory and research concerning the construction and enactment of gender in contemporary society. Analyzes assumptions about what causes humans to endorse gendered lives and how being gendered affects identity and behavior. Models for increasing gender role flexibility and broader social identities are examined. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: PSY 101, (PSY 215 or PSY 227 or PSY 250), PSY 230, and PSY 302W with grades of C or better
Psychology
Term : Summer 2017
Catalog Year : 2016-2017
PSY 491 - Psychology Of Gender
Description: Surveys theory and research concerning the construction and enactment of gender in contemporary society. Analyzes assumptions about what causes humans to endorse gendered lives and how being gendered affects identity and behavior. Models for increasing gender role flexibility and broader social identities are examined. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: PSY 101, (PSY 215 or PSY 227 or PSY 250), PSY 230, and PSY 302W with grades of C or better