- To help students understand why gender issues (such as sexism, manhood, femininty, masculinity, gender stereotypes, domestic violence, sexual harassment, self-silencing, confrontation, and collective action) should be examined in the field of Social Psychology.

-  To introduce students to both traditional and current theories about gender and sexism.

-  To familiarize students with the factors that influence/determine attitudes toward women and men.

-  To demonstrate the application of the theories to social problems relevant to women.