AST 540 Intimate Family Violence:multcult. Pers

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 includes: violence against women, children, intimate partners, and elderly family members. Thomas.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

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