SOCWK 580 - Women's Perspectives on Peace and War

Institution:

Kansas State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course will consider the issue of the participation of women in opposition to ware and weapons of war and advocacy for peaceful resolution of conflict. Readings and discussions will focus on four areas: (1) historical and contemporary women’s peace movements; (2) the influence of a male-dominated societal structure on the use of violence and militarism as a means of resolving conlict; (3) the question of whether or not women are naturally more included to be peaceful; and (4) the activities, thoughts, and works of individual women in their quest for peace, within themselves, and in the world.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.k-state.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 532-6011

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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