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PSY 374 - Psychology of Gender (1)

How does society treat people different based on gender? What does it mean to be a male/female/non-binary/trans individual in our culture? Why are men less likely to express sadness than women? How do men and women differ in friendships and romantic relationships? Why are men more likely to abuse substances and perpetrate violence than women? Why are women more likely to attend and graduate from college? This course will examine how gender affects our everday lives and how our gender-related behaviors are shaped by the cultural forces around us. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisites: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course and sophomore year standing.
(Social Science) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)