Society for Women in Psychology

Society for Women in Psychology is a division of the American Psychological Association (APA) that focuses on promoting the National Organization for Women (NOW) and American Association of University Women (AAUW) principles of equality and justice for women in psychology. The organization was founded in 1971 by a group of women, including Phyllis Chesler, Nancy Henley, and Joan Chrisler, who were inspired by the Women's Liberation Movement and the work of Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem. The Society for Women in Psychology has been influenced by the work of Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Martin Heidegger, and has connections to organizations such as the National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) and the International Council of Psychologists (ICP). The organization's goals are aligned with those of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

● History

The Society for Women in Psychology was established in 1971, during a time of great social change, with the Civil Rights Movement and the Anti-War Movement influencing the organization's development. The organization's early years were marked by a focus on feminist theory and women's studies, with influences from Kate Millett, Shulamith Firestone, and Germaine Greer. The Society for Women in Psychology has been shaped by the work of Carol Gilligan, Nancy Chodorow, and Jessica Benjamin, and has connections to institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University. The organization has also been influenced by the Frankfurt School and the work of Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse. Key events in the organization's history include the 1977 National Women's Conference and the 1995 United Nations Conference on Women.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The mission of the Society for Women in Psychology is to promote the empowerment of women and social justice in the field of psychology, with a focus on feminist psychology and women's mental health. The organization's objectives include increasing the representation of women in leadership positions and promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of psychology, as advocated by bell hooks, Angela Davis, and Cornel West. The Society for Women in Psychology also aims to advance feminist research and theory, with influences from Judith Butler, Donna Haraway, and Sandra Harding. The organization's goals are aligned with those of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

● Organization_and_Structure

The Society for Women in Psychology is a division of the American Psychological Association (APA) and has a governing board that includes officers and committee chairs. The organization has a number of committees and task forces that focus on issues such as women's health, violence against women, and work-life balance, with connections to organizations such as the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Society for Women in Psychology also has a number of special interest groups that focus on topics such as feminist therapy and women's spirituality, with influences from Starhawk, Mary Daly, and Carol Christ. The organization's structure is similar to that of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

● Activities_and_Initiatives

The Society for Women in Psychology engages in a number of activities and initiatives, including conferences and workshops, with speakers such as Gloria Anzaldua, Chela Sandoval, and Audre Lorde. The organization also publishes a newsletter and a journal, with contributions from scholars such as Joan Wallach Scott, Judith Stacey, and Barbara Ehrenreich. The Society for Women in Psychology has also developed a number of policy briefs and position statements on issues such as reproductive rights and sex trafficking, with connections to organizations such as the National Abortion Federation (NAF) and the Polaris Project. The organization's initiatives are aligned with those of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank.

● Awards_and_Honors

The Society for Women in Psychology presents a number of awards and honors to recognize the contributions of women in psychology, including the Distinguished Leadership Award and the Mentorship Award, with past recipients such as Jean Baker Miller, Irene Hanson Frieze, and Janet Hyde. The organization also offers a number of scholarships and grants to support the research and professional development of women in psychology, with connections to organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The Society for Women in Psychology's awards and honors are similar to those of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP).

● Notable_Members

The Society for Women in Psychology has a number of notable members, including feminist psychologists such as Carol Gilligan, Nancy Chodorow, and Jessica Benjamin, as well as activists and advocates such as Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, and Bell Hooks. The organization's members also include academics and researchers from institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University, with connections to organizations such as the National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) and the International Council of Psychologists (ICP). The Society for Women in Psychology's notable members are also affiliated with organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

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