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PSY235 - Psychology and Gender

To assess historical and psychological perspectives on women and men and to evaluate contemporary viewpoints regarding the psychology of women and men.

 

 The purpose of this guide is to provide resources and information to PSY235 classes.

Definitions of Key Terminology

"Feminism is often divided into “waves” or time periods, with the “First Wave” referring to the suffrage movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The “Second Wave” refers to work during the 1960s to late 1980s. The “Third Wave” began in the 1990s and continues through the present." - From The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2009.

Each discipline uses a specific jargon or terminology, so it's helpful to define major concepts before diving into more in-depth research. Here are some key definitions that may help you in your understanding of the psychology of gender: