Issues in the Psychology of Women

Over the past 15 years, I (MB) have taught a graduate-level course in Psychology of Women to students in two different professional psychology programs. Because my students were at the doctoral level and often had some familiarity with the psychology of women, these courses focused on bringing a fem...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Biaggio, Maryka (Editor), Hersen, Michel (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Historical and Scientific Foundations
  • History of the Contemporary Women’s Movement
  • Feminist Reconstructions of Psychology
  • Research and Conceptual Approaches to the Understanding of Gender
  • Social Issues and Problems
  • Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Women and Work
  • Sexual Victimization
  • Intimate Violence
  • Relationships and Sexuality
  • Women’s Sexualities
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Motherhood and Reproductive Issues
  • Psychological and Health Issues
  • Physical Health Issues for Women
  • Mental Health Issues for Women
  • Feminist Therapy Approaches