SOC 420 FAMILY VIOLENCE

An introduction to the study of family violence. A focus on issues related to child abuse, gender violence, and elder abuse in families, as well as institutionalized violence targeting the family. An examination of the relationship between the domestic and public realm, ideology of the family, types of violence, and methods of intervention.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

SOC 103.

Registration Restrictions

Open to juniors and seniors, and to others with permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.