Association for Women in Psychology

Welcome!

Founded in 1969, the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) is an interdisciplinary organization that attends to issues and concerns at the intersections of feminism and psychology.

The annual conference is the primary convening of AWP—bringing together clinicians, academics, students, activists, government and policy workers, and others for a weekend of building feminist community, engaging in dialogue, and taking social actions.

Between conferences, stay connected to AWP by joining one of our Caucuses.

Who Are We?

We are committed to a just and inclusive world without sexism and oppression, one that supports the psychological development and well-being of all people.

2026 Conference

AWP presents our 51st Annual Conference, “Living Our Values: Feminist Ethics in an Unethical World.” This virtual conference will take place March 5-8, 2026.

Awards

Since its founding in 1969, AWP has developed and awarded feminist mentors, unpublished manuscripts, students, scholarship by and about Women of Color, and the psychology of gender and sexual minorities.

About

Mission Statement

We are a diverse feminist community of psychologists and allied professionals invested in the integration of personal, professional, and political power in the service of social justice. We challenges unexamined privilege and dominant discourses that marginalize and oppress within psychology and the wider society. We accomplish this by promoting feminist scholarship, teaching, practice, and networking, and through mentoring, activism, and influence public policy.

Our Membership

Our membership welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and abilities. We include academics, researchers, clinicians, healing professionals, activists, community leaders, and students. 

Our Goals

  • Providing feminist mentoring and support. Creating opportunities for feminist contributions and the dissemination of feminist ideas within the field of mental health. Providing a forum to address current issues related to feminist teaching, scholarship, research, institutional, and clinical practice. Providing feminist training and continuing education for members. Promoting research and activism in women’s health. Promoting and supporting feminist activism.

  • Challenging traditional societal structures and institutional policies. Challenging and critiquing traditional ideas about mental health.

  • Understanding the intersection of identities. Acting responsibly and sensitively with regard to people of all identities. Working work the elimination of all types of discrimination and oppression.

  • Creating a diverse AWP membership and leadership. Promoting feminist process that includes cooperation and consensus.