The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of women's behavior and the physiological and environmental (cultural) factors which influence that behavior. Topics studied will include image of women in mythology-past and present; cross cultural sex roles; physiological development of women; hormonal influences; sex role identity formation; problems involved in marriage, divorce, widowhood, single parenting, career conflicts; vocational and educational problems, re-entry into these areas; midlife crisis; menopause; and aging women.

A study of the social factors influencing individual behavior. Consideration of socialization, social influence and conformity, social interaction, decision-making, attitudes, and opinions.