HD 3310 - Psychology of Gender

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PSYCH 1101 or HD 1130. Recommended prerequisite: HD 2600.

L. Korfine.

This course explores psychological research on gender, examining the interactions between biology and social learning, gender identity, stereotypes, gender non-conformity, and discrimination. We will critically evaluate sex-related comparisons in cognition, attitudes, leadership, close relationships, psychological development, achievement, communication, and health. We will engage with course material using an intersectional approach that acknowledges that gender development and expression are deeply impacted by race, social class, sexuality, and culture.

Outcome 1: Students will learn how to examine research methodology to critically evaluate empirical research on sex differences in various outcome measures.

Outcome 2: Engagement in the Process of Discovery: Students will write research papers based on data they collect.

Outcome 3: 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.