Chesler, Phyllis

Phyllis Chesler (1940- ) is an American writer, psychotherapist, and teacher. Known as a feminist psychologist, she is a co-founder of the Association for Women in Psychology and the author of numerous books, including Women and Madness, The Death of Feminism and The New Anti-Semitism. She taught psychology and women's studies for many years at Richmond College (later the College of Staten Island).

From the guide to the Phyllis Chesler Manuscript, before 1977, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Feminist psychologist, activist, professor, and author.

From the description of Phyllis Chesler papers, 1968-1990 and n.d. (bulk 1970-1986). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 78555599

From the description of Phyllis Chesler papers, 1968-1990 and n.d. (bulk 1970-1986). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 43737902

• 1940, Oct. 1: Born in Brooklyn, NY to Leon and Lillian (Hammer) Chesler
• 1962: Bard College, B.A.
• 1967: New School for Social Research, M.A.
• 1968 - 1969 : Graduate study at New York Medical College Psychotherapy intern at Washington Square Institute for Psychotherapy and Mental Health Clinical research associate at Metropolitan Hospital, New York City
• 1969: New School for Social Research, Ph.D.
• 1969 - 1998 : Professor of psychology at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
• 1970: Lecturer at various institutions, including Instititute for Developmental Studies and New School for Social Research Psychotherapist in private practice Cofounder, Association for Women in Psychology
• 1972: Charter member of board of directors of Women's Action Alliance
• 1974: Member of board of directors of Center for the Study of Psychiatry
• 1976: Cofounder of National Women's Health Network
• 1997 - : Research associate at International Research Institute on Jewish Women, Brandeis University
• 1998: Professor Emerita of City University of New York

From the guide to the Phyllis Chesler Papers, 1968-1990, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)