Psychology of Gender
As taught in: Spring 2003
An exploration of gender: what makes a man or a woman? Is it biology, is it society, or interactions among many types of influences? (Image courtesy of Dr. Rutledge Ellis-Behnke.)
Instructors:
Prof. Phoebe Kazdin Schnitzer
MIT Course Number:
9.75J
Level:
Undergraduate
Course Description
We will examine current research and theory regarding the validity and utility of commonly accepted gender differences in many realms. Topics include: gender differences in cognitive abilities; the social construction of gender; developmental, family, educational and medical influences; and political and economic forces.
*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.
