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Social Justice

Students learn theories and methods of social psychology. We aim to have our students apply theories to the analysis and solution of social problems and to use their knowledge of social problems in refining social psychological theorizing. Students examine issues in different cultural, political and policy contexts, and are trained in laboratory, field, and survey methods.

Research Interests of the Faculty

• Feminist analysis
• Gender and sexuality
• Identity and intergroup relations
• Leadership and group processes
• Peace psychology
• Psychology and law
• Race and ethnicity
• Social class issues
• Social comparison theory

Faculty Members Focusing on Social Psychology

• Heather E. Bullock
• Martin M. Chemers
• Shelly A. Grabe
• Phillip L. Hammack
• Craig W. Haney
• Aida Hurtado
• Regina D. Langhout
• Aaronette M. White
• Eileen Zurbriggen