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Feminist psychology is a form of psychology centered on social structures and gender. Feminist psychology critiques historical psychological research as done from a male perspective with the view that males are the norm. [1] Feminist psychology is oriented on the values and principles of feminism.
Ellyn Kaschak (born June 23, 1943), [1] is an American clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology at San Jose State University.She is one of the founders of the field of feminist psychology, [2] which she has practiced and taught since 1972. [3]
Feminist psychology critiques the fact that historically psychological research has been done from a male perspective with the view that males are the norm. [53] Feminist psychology is oriented on the values and principles of feminism. It incorporates gender and the ways women are affected by issues resulting from it.
She is credited with founding feminist psychology in response to Freud's theory of penis envy. She disagreed with Freud about inherent differences in the psychology of men and women, and like Adler, she traced such differences to society and culture rather than biology.
Gloria Jean Watkins (September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021), better known by her pen name bell hooks (stylized in lowercase), [1] was an American author, theorist, educator, and social critic who was a Distinguished Professor in Residence at Berea College. [2]
Feminist therapists focus on embracing the client's strengths rather than fixing their weaknesses, and accept and validate the client's feelings. [3] Feminist therapy theory is always being revised and added to as social contexts change and the discourse develops. [4] The therapist always retains accountability. [4]
Sandra Lee Bartky (née Schwartz; May 5, 1935 – October 17, 2016) was a professor of philosophy and gender studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago.Her main research areas were feminism and phenomenology.
Naomi Weisstein (October 16, 1939 – March 26, 2015) was an American cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, author and professor of psychology. Weisstein's main area of work was based in social psychology and cognitive neuroscience.