Multicultural and Gender Perspectives in Psychology

Multicultural and gender perspectives’ research activities include

1. Reexamination of major theories in psychology in light of multicultural and gender perspectives
2. Review the literature on gender and to increase the participants’ awareness of the impact of gender on the psychosocial experience of men and women, the psychosocial experience of gays, lesbians and bisexuals and the impact of racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, classism, homophobia, stereotyping and discrimination on the psychological development and functioning of people
3. Examine the literature on the impact of these perspectives on psychological assessment, and intervention strategies with children, adolescents, adults, and families
4. Review the literature on cultural competencies for mental health practitioners and research on graduate training programs

Meetings

Mondays, Wednesdays
41 Park Row, Room 1303

Student Requirements: Drs. Chisholm and Denmark will work with students on an individual basis

Contact

June Chisholm, PhD
Research Group Lead
Email: jchisholm@pace.edu