Academic Catalog

PSY550 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN &GENDER

Course Code: 2330550
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. EMÝNE OLCAY ÝMAMOÐLU
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The psychology of being a male or a female is pursued within a developmental perspective. Gender differences and problems in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age are considered. Special emphasis is given to exploring the psychological functions and implications of gender stereotypes.