Description
This course provides a synthesis of information to introduce students to gender issues and male and female development from prenatal experience through retirement. Students will have an opportunity to examine components of women's and men's lives such as gender comparisons in cognitive abilities, achievement motivation, social characteristics, and personality characteristics; work experiences; physical health and psychological disorders; love relationships and sexuality; and violence related to gender. The course should prepare students to be more aware of specific gender issues that impact the course of psychotherapy.