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Irene Hanson Frieze, PhD
2000 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology

In recognition of over thirty years of research, teaching, scholarly writing, and social activism utilizing psychology to advance women’s lives. Dr. Frieze’s important and seminal research and scholarship has applied psychology and feminist theory to various areas of women’s lives, including issues of violence and victimization, love and intimacy, and the role of gender in career motivation and achievement. She is recognized internationally as well as nationally for her research on women and gender issues, and was instrumental in synthesizing APA’s Nonsexist Research Guidelines. Dr. Frieze has established and strongly advocated for Women’s Studies Programs and for the infusion of scholarship on women’s issues into the academic curriculum, and she has served as a mentor and advisor to a generation of women psychologists. Dr. Frieze is a distinguished scholar, teacher, and leader of women in psychology.

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