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Kay Deaux, PhD
2001 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology
In recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions in scholarship, leadership, and mentorship. Dr. Deaux's pioneering scholarship on women and gender combines elegant and rigorous
research design with insightful analysis of women's life experiences. Her work has fundamentally shaped the study of gender in all its complexities, and indeed all of social psychology. Her pioneering work on sex roles and sex and gender differences; attribution processes; attitude change; gender stereotypes and prejudice; and social identity includes numerous classic books and articles. Dr. Deaux was among the first to direct psychology's attention to the problems of blue-collar women, reflecting her tireless commitment to bettering women's lives. Dr. Deaux's leadership in psychological organizations has been extensive and significant. Her outstanding mentorship has contributed to the development of new generations of women scholars and leaders. Dr. Deaux is a distinguished scholar, researcher, leader, teacher, and mentor, for women within psychology and for all of psychology.
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