SW3703 Syllabus: Gender Violence in Global Perspective

This course examines gender violence in its multiple forms from a global perspective. It focuses on introducing students to the history of violence against women, current theories and research on the causes of violence in intimate relationships. Past and current responses, and interventions and prevention models to address this worldwide problem will be discussed. Understanding the multiple, global approaches for addressing gender violence will provide you the knowledge to describe culturally specific and competent interventions and prevention strategies.