PSY 3121 Psychology of Women and Gender

3 units
Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Theoretical and methodological issues concerning women, gender, and gender identity. Biological similarities and differences and socialization experiences. Gender stereotypes. Familial, occupational, and other societal roles. Identity and self-concept in relation to social norms. Mental health and well-being. Violence against women and gender-based violence. Current research in psychology of women, gender, and gender identity.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: PSY 1101 , PSY 1102 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

630 responses

4.40

/ 5

strongly agree
61%
agree
29%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Clear Expectations

195 responses

4.39

/ 5

strongly agree
59%
agree
29%
neither agree nor disagree
5%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
1%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Learned a Lot

628 responses

4.20

/ 5

strongly agree
51%
agree
34%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
4%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Recommend

435 responses

4.25

/ 5

strongly agree
55%
agree
32%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
5%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Workload

434 responses

3.08

/ 5

very heavy
2%
heavier than average
9%
average
70%
lighter than average
15%
very light
3%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Fair Assessments

629 responses

4.28

/ 5

strongly agree
54%
agree
34%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
4%
question not applicable
1%
25%
50%
75%
100%