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Bandiera and Natraj, (2013) note that whenever we talk about gender, the topic of

equity does not acquire the attention it demands. Women have been consistently underserved

throughout the human history and although much has changed, there remains much to be

addressed (In Givens et al., 2014). The feminist movement has been critical in the awakening

of the society, particularly through the spread of awareness concerning equity and rights

(Hooks, 2014). Therefore, at this juncture, it is important to acknowledge the role that

psychology has played in the feminist movement as per Hooks (2015) perspectives in the

book Feminism is for Everybody.

One of the key roles played by psychologists is the enhancement of self-recognition

measures through the affirmation of the position of women in the society (Bandiera & Natraj,

2013). Additionally, the authors also claim that assessing the contribution of emotion and the

general nature of women to the prevailing social condition is possible through the integration
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of psychology. In Givens et al., (2014) clearly highlight that Violence is also broadly

considered as a faction of feminist psychology where feminists have showed the tendency to

dispute the family structure as long as domestic violence exists.

According to Bandiera and Natraj (2013), it is regrettable that the modern society has

not embraced differences in ethnicity and that such differences further undermine the well-

being of women in the society. The author also points out that African-American women have

been the most notable recipients of gender oppression that has been exaggerated by the

relationship between ethnic groups. Ideally, Hooks (2015) asserts that there are different

metrics and indicators of gender equity that include life expectancy disparity, political

empowerment, access to education, and distribution of opportunity. Therefore, gender

inequality should remain a priority to every person, particularly because it affects the entire

population as per In Given et al. (2014) views. Moreover, some of the actions committed

against women such as rape, physical violence, and murder are beyond the denial of the basic

human rights in agreement with the above authors points of view. Although women have

been consistently seen as lesser beings, psychology has been a key ingredient in the gender

awakening.
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References
Bandiera, O., & Natraj, A. (2013). Does gender inequality hinder development and economic

growth? Evidence and policy implications. The World Bank Research Observer,

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In Givens, S. M. B., In Tassie, K. E., Davis, O. I., Chaudhary, A., Lemons, G. L., Alaoui, F.,

Moreira, R., ... Price, H. D. (2014). Underserved women of color, voice, and

resistance: Claiming a seat at the table.

Hooks, B. (2015), Feminism is for everybody, New York, NY: Routledge.

Link to blog: http://changeallworld.blogspot.com/2017/04/feminist-psychology.html

Title: Feminist Psychology