WGS 311 - Violence against Women

This seminar explores the nature of violence against women, focusing on current research on woman battering, rape, child sexual abuse and pornography. Students will compare theoretical approaches and will critically examine empirical research. The impact of race, ethnicity and class on the abuse experience are considered. A major part of the seminar involves original research by students on an issue of their choice. The semester will culminate in a symposium on violence against women organized by seminar members.

Credits 4

Notes
Cross-listed with ANTH 311 and SOC 311

Permission of Instructor

Area
Social Sciences

Division
Social Sciences

Compass Attributes
Social Science, Structures of Power and Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars