Module 2 Female Psychosocial Development
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Module 2
Female
Psychosocial
Development
Gender Messages
Female Development: Old
Assumptions, New Conclusions
Studies on women:
Moral development
Assertiveness
“Dependency”
Aggression
Relationships
Relationships and Female
Development
Traditional Theories
Development as a progression from
dependence to independence
Goal is self-sufficiency, clear
differentiation, autonomy
Adapted from CORE Associates, Benedict 2004
New Research (Gilligan,
Miller, Jordan)
Females’ path to maturity is
different from males
Motivation/goal is to build
connection with others
Females develop a sense of self and
self-worth through connections
Connection, as opposed to
separation, is a primary principle of
growth
Many of the psychological
challenges of women are related to
disconnections from or violations in
relationships.
Relational Aggression
Harming relationships through…
Gossip
Backstabbing
Spreading lies and rumors
Using information to gain power
Expressing anger verbally
Divisive behavior
Pitting friends against friends
Communication
Relational Language
What communication skills are important when
working with women?
“Why don’t you… why didn’t you…” What does
this communicate to a woman?
Woman walks into your office with a black eye?
A woman says she will not follow her probation
orders…
Adapted from CORE Associates, Benedict, 2004