A developmental psychology approach to teaching the psychology of women course in order to deal with conservative attitudes toward women's roles is suggested. Examples of discussion topics, exam questions, and exercises are provided. Special emphasis is placed on students using a “life review” of their gender-role socialization (i.e., examining past experiences to help them resolve, reorganize, and reintegrate the course content).
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