WGST 340 Intimate Family Violence:_A Multicultural Perspective

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: One of the four 100-level WGST courses, or AST 101, or SOCI 101; junior standing; or consent of the instructor. Examines the scope and variety of violence in the family from an interdisciplinary perspective that includes: (a) a theoretical framework of economics, law, public policy, psychology, and sociology; (b) a cross-cultural understanding of family violence against girls and women; and (c) an exploration of the sociopolitical, legal, and cultural response to family violence. Discussion of the theories used to describe and research family violence that include: violence against women, children, intimate partners, and elderly family members. Thomas.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

AST 340, AST 540, SOCI 340, SOCI 540, WGST 540