Psychology of Appearance
Spring 2020
Taught By: Lisa Rubin
Section: A
CRN: 7299
Credits: 3
Psychological science demonstrates that appearance matters, influencing our judgments of the character and well-being of others, as well as our sense of self. Nonetheless, “appearance matters” as integrated field of psychological inquiry is just beginning to take shape. This course provides an overview of key topics in appearance-related research in psychology, including: beauty ideals in a diversity society, body image and eating problems, gender and visual media, visible differences related to illness/disability, among other topics. This course highlights key research and theoretical perspectives to explore the social and clinical significance of appearance matters, as informed feminist, queer, and critical disability theories, as well as social and evolutionary perspectives on the science of beauty and appearance. This course counts toward the Gender Studies minor.
College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)
Department: Social Sciences (NSOS)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Max Enrollment: 22
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2020 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 12, 2020 (Sunday)
Seats Available: No
Status: Waitlist*
*Status information is updated every five minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:05am 12/6/2019 EST