PSYC 3480 Lecture 6: Lecture 6 – Women’s Psych.docx

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Noreen Stuckless

Document Summary

Chapter 9, sexuality no written questions on ch 9. The mines article handout and questions will be given out. Mother is one of the most fundamental archetypes of woman, and motherhood has been regarded as women s ultimate source of power and fulfillment . Its meaning goes beyond the biological processes of reproduction, encompassing many customs, traditions, beliefs, attitudes, rules and laws . Mother is a role; women are human beings (bernard, 1974, p. 7) . Motherhood has different meanings to different women . (crawford & unger, 2000, pp 346-7) Strong beliefs about motherhood in western society: inherently good, maternal instincts, altruistic, being a mother automatically makes you a better person, women are expected to become mothers beliefs that having children is the most important thing. Motherhood mystique and myths (crawford & unger, p. 347) Ultimate fulfillment as a woman is achieved through motherhood. One s who don t want to be mothers are psychologically disturbed.