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Welcome Spring 2014

Psychological Perspectives on Gender

Instructor:
Amber Depuydt-Goodlock
Western Michigan University

Introduction
WELCOME
GWS: Psychological Perspectives on Gender

Attendance
Review of Syllabus and Expectations
Introductions
Self
Students

Academic Background
PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

Clinical Social Worker, MSW


Psychology & Gender and Womens Studies

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Trauma
Sexual Violence, Gender related violence

Human-Animal Interaction Bond


Vicarious Trauma

Why is this important?


How am I influenced by my gender, race,
ethnicity, age, social economic class, family,
and community?
Are my interests, goals, and relationships
influenced by my gender?
What messages did I receive growing up
about gender?

Your Turn
Name
Major
What do you expect to learn in a Gender and
Womens Studies Course?

QUESTIONS?
HOMEWORK: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE SCALE (D2L)

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