GBL 210 US NEW YORK CITY AND ALAMANCE COUNTY: DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: ENGAGEMENT WITH RESPONSE AND PREVENTION
This course will explore the intersection of domestic violence against women and gender-based violence from a global perspective. Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to critically understand the prevalence and forms of violence against women in current U.S. context and some of the gender-based violence faced by women worldwide. They will explore several different theoretical and cultural perspectives while gaining an understanding of the consequences of violence from a public health perspective. Specific topics include intimate partner violence, female genital mutilation, sex trafficking and women and conflict situations.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into program.
Course Types
Society, One ELR unit
Offered
Offered winter.
Notes
Application, acceptance and additional travel fee required.