Syllabus (PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Type: ME-4

Semester: 4

Course Code: BPSYMEA04T

Course Title: Psychology of Gender

(L-P-Tu): 2-0-2

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To ensure the understanding of important concepts of gender psychology

Learning Outcome: After completion of the course students will learn: 1) To inculcate knowledge of gender-based theories and research methodology. 2) To create self-awareness with respect to gender identity and gender roles. 3) To develop critical thinking and applicati

Course Contents:

UNIT 1: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Gender differences in fitness & strength, diet, exercise; Physical illness (heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, reproductive); Mental illness gender differences (agoraphobia, alcoholism, depression); The Politics of Diagnosis &issues related to seeking help; Treatment (drug therapy, psychotherapy)

UNIT 2: VIOLENCE

Battering in close relationships (dating abuse, domestic violence); Sex selective abortion, infanticide, genital mutilation; Rape (attitudes towards it and rape victims); Terrorism male v/s female terrorist; Prostitution, sex slavery; Violence in same sex relationships; Online violence-stalking cyber bullying

UNIT 3 WORK AND GENDER

Paid v/s unpaid work; Discrimination in hiring pay, evaluation; Gender equity; Sexual harassment; Reviewing the Vishaka guidelines 1997; Affirmative action; Career and family balance (women and men as parents)

UNIT 4: GENDER AND JUSTICE

Achievement and power; Access to resources; Women &men as criminals; Women and men as victims; Laws that protect (POCSO2012 the Indian context)