This course provides students a coherent overview on nature of women psychology and to familiarize the students with the critical evaluation of research, facts and their relations to current situation of women rights. This course examines social psychology theories of sex differences and conceptions of gender. Topics include history & theoretical perspectives on gender, differentiation of sex versus gender, gender similarities, conformity, stereotypes, social roles, masculinity, sexism, feminism, media influence, body image, gender violence, beauty standards, sex, cognition, emotion and communication. Gender analysis framework will be introduced as a basic understanding and tools for analyzing the gender gap at the developmental issues. Students are expected to have a broaden knowledge of gender issues in various social setting and able to use theories and analysis tools to assess the impact of gender inequality. After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of Pakistan.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of Pakistan.

COURSE CODE: PSYC-6124

CREDIT HOURS: 03

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Brannon, L. (2017). Gender: Psychological perspectives. (7th ed.). New York: Roultage Publications.

2. Linda, B. (2017). Gender: Psychological perspectives. (7th ed.). London: Taylor and Francis

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Student will be asked to not only submit written assignment but present and discuss their findings in the class

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Class participation: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Presentation: 10 Marks

course date: 12-10-20

CLASS TIMINGS: MSc 3rd Reg. (Monday  & Tuesday: 9:30 -11am)