The first of its kind, this manual presents educational approaches and processes which reflect feminist principles for teachers and leaders of courses and workshops in the psychology of women. Sample syllabi, outlines, references, lists of audio-visual material, organizations, discussion questions, and experiential exercises reflect the content areas typically covered in these courses: achievement, sexuality, health, adjustment, psychotherapy, communication, victimization, methodology, life-style choices, work, and development.
Michele A. Paludi is a developmental psychologist whose research concerns sociopsychological and structural factors affecting women's achievement and the career pathways they follow. She has taught courses in developmental psychology and the psychology of women at Franklin and Marshall College, Kent State University, and Hunter College. She is the founder of the Midwestern Society for Feminist Studies.