PSY42

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Psychology of Women

Meta-Major

Social Sciences

Credits

3

Allow Pass/No Pass

No

Lecture Hours

54

CalGETC Areas

Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences

Transfer Status

UC and CSU

Course Description

An examination of the psychological, cultural, social and biological factors influencing women's beliefs and behaviors across the life span. Topics include gender stereotypes, development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relationships, women's physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Students who take this course will acquire an understanding of what it means to be female in the U.S.