Mar 18, 2024  
Course Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Course Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ANTH 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 1



Notes
Cross-listed with SOC 311  and WGS 311  

Permission of Instructor

Area
Social Science

Division
Social Science

Compass Attributes
Social Science, Structure/Power/Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars