Introduction, feminist movement and historical background
Introduction to women studies; Need for women studies in Pakistan
2. Image of Women in different religions of the world and sub-continent
Emergence of Psychology of Women in West
3. Gender Issues
Physiological and psychological issues in development, Gender Discrimination, Adolescence and menstruation along with Myths and Taboos across-cultures; Pregnancy, Mother-hood, Menopause and related issues
4. Marriage and Family System
Impacts of marriage on women, System of subordination and status of women, Gender role expectation and behavior patterns
5. Perception of Self, Self-esteem
Factors governing gender differences in self-esteem, self-perception and self- efficacy; Gender, Employment and the economy, Achievement motivation and attitudes; Bridging the gap
6. Culture specific practices and female psyche
Women and Psychopathologies, Women and Laws of Pakistan, Violence against women and other issues in Pakistan and global arena; Feministic perspective of Gender, Feministic movement in various periods of time
