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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY 251 - PII Psychology of Women and Gender


(Perspectives II course) This course introduces students to the psychological literature on women and gender. The course’s topics include an analysis of the “causes” of sex differences and similarities in abilities and personality; the influence of gender roles on psychological health, women’s relationships in families, portrayals of women in the media, the diversity of women’s experiences, gender and psychological disorders, violence in the lives of women and girls; and applied gender-related issues.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY*101 or 102 Women’s Studies Minor course. Formerly: PSY*223 Women and Gender Studies course.

Credits: 3



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