Chapter 24: Counseling Women
Intro
- Women compromise more than half the population, however, due to the patriarchal structure of US society, women have been historically subjected to prejudice and discrimination as well as a disadvantaged status.
- Feminism: is a frequently misunderstood term, refers to efforts directed toward gender equality--equal economic, social, and political rights and opportunities for women.
- current feminist are fighting for reproductive rights, parental leave and quality child care, psychosocial safety, ending wage disparity, sexist power structures, and other forms of discrimination.
Specific Challenges
- Societal Pressures
- Implications
- Discrimination, Harassment, and Victimization
- Implication
- Educational Barriers
- Implications
- Economic and Employment Barriers
- Implications
- Ageism
- Implications
- Depression
- Implications
- Gender Bias in Therapy
Embracing Gender Strengths
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