Black Psychology
Critical analysis of Black people's experiences through psychology, focusing on Black psychology history, identity development, intersectionality, and advocacy within sociohistorical contexts.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze ideas, arguments, and points of view related to the sociohistorical and political contexts of the field Black Psychology
Identify various theories and tensions in the psychological study of Black people within the US and the larger Black diaspora
Articulate how the experiences of multiple dimensions of oppression influence various psychological processes, including identity development, well-being, and health outcomes
Demonstrate self-awareness of positionality in engaging with Black psychology research
Examine the knowledge production in Black Psychology by understanding how lived experiences of researchers and activists impact their positions on the study of Black People
Critically engage with the advocacy inherent in the field of Black Psychology development and ongoing throughout study Black folx in psychology
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A critical analysis of the experiences of Black people through the lens of psychology and the role of advocacy rooted in the establishment of the field of Black psychology. Explore a broad range of topics relating to Black people experiences in the United States including the history of Black Psychology, Black identity development, intersectionality theory, gender, as well as Black advocacy. Special emphasis will be given to acknowledging the sociohistorical and political contexts of Black people in the diaspora and how time and space impacts how psychologists study the well-being and psychological outcomes of Black people, understanding positionality, and envisioning the future of Black psychology.
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Topics
- History of Black Psychology, Black identity development, intersectionality theory, gender, and Black advocacy.
- Sociohistorical and political contexts of Black people in the diaspora and their impact on psychological study.
- Positionality and the future of Black psychology.
Skills
- Analyze ideas and arguments related to the sociohistorical and political contexts of Black Psychology.
- Articulate how multiple dimensions of oppression influence psychological processes such as identity development and well-being.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of positionality when engaging with Black psychology research.
- Critically engage with the advocacy inherent in the development of Black Psychology.
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