Description
PSY 314 Psychology of Women in Organization - This course will examine women’s changing roles in contemporary organizations. It will present historical and demographic data about these changes and discuss the challenges professional women still encounter. The course content will draw upon scholarship from Social and Clinical Psychology and be supplemented by readings from the business press. Topics will include gender stereotypes, communication styles, sexual harassment, leadership, and life/work balance. Specific challenges facing women of color, women entrepreneurs, and Silicon Valley women will also be addressed. Readings will include first-person accounts of proven strategies for success, and guest speakers will describe how they learned to achieve and excel. PREREQ: PSY 101, ENG 102 (C-)