WGST 210

This course introduces concepts, theories, and issues in the psychology of gender, gender roles, and gender relations. Gender research in psychology is examined in relation to social and cultural contexts, with a specific focus on bodies, mental health, gender and psychiatric diagnoses, socialization, relationships, personality, and identity. The course explores intersectional, Indigenous and anticolonial perspectives on gender, and students will examine how ideas about gender are shaped by specific social, cultural, and historical contexts. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course introduces concepts, theories, and issues in the psychology of gender, gender roles, and gender relations. Gender research in psychology is examined in relation to social and cultural contexts, with a specific focus on bodies, mental health, gender and psychiatric diagnoses, socialization, relationships, personality, and identity. The course explores intersectional, Indigenous and anticolonial perspectives on gender, and students will examine how ideas about gender are shaped by specific social, cultural, and historical contexts.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>WGST 210 is equivalent to WMST 110. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and WMST 110. Completion of WGST 100 and/or WGST 111 is recommended.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong>none<br/><strong>