Gender Psychology
This course provides an introduction to theories and research on sex and gender from a psychological perspective. The course covers a number of areas within psychology to show how sex and gender affects people in a number of areas during their lifetime.
The course discusses societal debates in relation to the field. For example, the evolutionary versus socially constructed nature of sex and gender, binary versus fluid conceptualization of gender identity, and the influence of descriptive and normative gender stereotypes.
The course has a social psychological orientation, but incorporates other psychological perspectives and gender theory (for example feminism and queer theory). The course provides knowledge of principles within scientific methods that contribute to theory and studies on sex and gender.
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Course structure
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
The course will be offered in the third quarter of the spring semester 2025 as a full-time course in English.
Teaching sessions taking place on campus will be mandatory for incoming exchange students. Ordinary students on the freestanding course can choose to take it as an online remote course.
Course instructions
Gender psychology, 7,5 credits, spring 2024 (304 Kb)
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars, group work and oral presentations.
Participation in seminars, group work and oral presentations are mandatory elements of the course.
Teaching sessions take place remotely (online), however, some parts will be offered on campus.
Teaching is given in the language specified for each respective course offering.
For more detailed information, refer to the course instructions.
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Give an account of basic theories and concepts that explain different facets of sex and gender.
- Give an account of and apply specific theories and concepts within the various areas covered during the course.
- Give an account of and critically discuss scientific methods that are used to study different aspects of sex and gender.
- Give an account of and analyze how gender psychology can be applied in relation to society and individuals.
Assessment
The course is examined through ongoing digital quizzes as well as an individually written report and oral presentation of a group case study.
Examiner
Course leader: Marie Gustafsson Sendén, mgu@psychology.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
A complete list of course readings is found in the course syllabus.
The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course syllabus is missing above by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.
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More information
Frequently asked questions, FAQ
Is this course offered online?
Yes, this is an online course and can be completed in full by studying online. Parts of the teaching is also offered on campus for those wishing to attend campus-based sessions. Details can be found in the course schedule which is finalized one month before the start of the course.
Term dates, periods and quarters
What are the eligibility requirements for this course? Which documents do I need to supply with my application?
Please see the specific eligibility requirements listed above. They refer to Swedish upper secondary education courses in English and Mathematics.
International applicants are required to have equivalent studies from their upper secondary (high school) level education to be eligible. Besides the specific eligibility requirement all bachelor level studies also have general eligibility requirements.
Please carefully read the information on universityadmissions.se to find out more about the requirements:
Bachelor’s requirements at universityadmissions.se
Please also carefully read the information on what documentation you need to submit with your application, as well as instructions per country:
Find out what you need to submit at universityadmissions.se
Country instructions at universityadmissions.se
If you have follow-up questions regarding your individual application or the documents you need to submit please contact the Admissions Office at Stockholm University:
Contact information for the Admissions Office at Stockholm University
I was admitted to this course a previous term but could not complete it. How and when can I complete the course?
You can request a re-registration for the spring term of 2025 by contacting the Student Administration at the Department of Psychology. Request for re-registration are accepted via e-mail, from January 13 2025. Re-registration is subject to open spots on the course after new students have registered.
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Contact
Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.
To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.
Student office - Bachelor's level
Study councellor - Bachelor's level
