History of Mental Illness

Jill Morawski serves as Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, where she has made significant contributions to feminist psychology and the history of psychological science. Her research spans gender issues, women's psychology, reproductive technologies, and the historical development of psychological theory. Her influential book "Practicing Feminisms" earned the William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association, recognizing her critical examination of feminist research methodologies in psychology. As president of both the Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology and History of Psychology divisions of the American Psychological Association, she has shaped scholarly discourse in these fields. Her leadership roles at Wesleyan, including faculty Chair and Director of the Center for the Humanities, have fostered interdisciplinary approaches to psychological research and feminist scholarship.