PSYCLN 742 Social Construction of Self and Identities

A broad exploration of self and identities from constructivist and social constructivist views. This course provides an overview of constructivist and social constructionist theory in clinical psychology and addresses the general question of the nature of self and identities, how self and identities develop, and how social contexts and constructions (including power) influence the perception and construction of self and identities. It will then explore in more depth specific identities/topics chosen by students (e.g., racial identities; gender identities; identities in relation to sexual orientation; class identities; identity in relation to ability/disability; identity related to trauma).

Prerequisite(s): PSYCLN PHD Students Only

3 Credit(s)