PSYC 353 - Violence Against Women & Girls

Institution:

Xavier University

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Description:

This course is on violence against women and girls, but also makes comparisons regarding violence against men and boys. Course lectures and reading materials address the issue of violence against women and girls in terms of how gender inequality is related to the violence against them. The feminist approach incorporates the intersection of sexism with other forms of oppression, such as racism, classism, and heterosexism. The topics covered focus on sexual abuse (physical and non-physical) and intimate partner abuse, including sexual harassment and stalking. Psychological aftereffects of sexual victimization, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are covered.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.xavier.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 745-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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