Mary Brown Parlee (1943-2018).

Area of Science:

• Feminist Psychology
• Women's Health Research
• History of Psychology

Background:

• Mary Brown Parlee was a prominent feminist scholar.
• She made significant contributions to the study of the menstrual cycle.
• Parlee dedicated her career to public education on psychology and correcting gender-based misapprehensions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the enduring contributions of Mary Brown Parlee to feminist scholarship.
• To acknowledge her role in public education and challenging psychological stereotypes about women.
• To commemorate her impact on the study of the menstrual cycle.

Main Methods:

• Biographical review of scholarly contributions.
• Analysis of her work in popular scientific publications.
• Examination of her efforts to correct misapprehensions in psychology.

Main Results:

• Parlee's research on the menstrual cycle is considered noteworthy and enduring.
• She actively worked to educate the public about psychological topics.
• Her efforts helped to correct widespread misapprehensions about women within the field of psychology.

Conclusions:

• Mary Brown Parlee's legacy includes significant advancements in understanding the menstrual cycle.
• She was a key figure in feminist scholarship and public psychology education.
• Her work continues to influence the correction of gender bias in psychological studies.