A&S 360 - Intimate Violence

Institution:

Albion College

Subject:

Anthropology & Sociology

Description:

Examines violence between intimates, primarily (but not solely) within the U.S., covering a range of interpersonal relationships (children, parents, spouses, partners, acquaintances, siblings, etc.) as well as various forms of abuse (emotional, physical, neglect, sexual assault/rape). Traces intimate violence socio-historically, including theoretical, methodological, emperical and applied issues and debates within the field. Analyzes the incidence and prevalance of intimate violence, and, in the process, attempts to identify causes and solutions. Focuses on the importance of structural gender inequality in shaping individuals' violent behavior and the degree to which gender inequality influences various forms of violence. Prerequisite: A&S 101 and 224 or PSYC 204.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albion.edu

Phone Number:

(517) 629-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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