SOCI 4450 Family Violence

This course examines a number of myths and realities about family violence; reviews historical patterns and attitudes regarding family violence. Topics to be discussed include spouse abuse and rape, child abuse, elderly abuse, murder among family members, and legal defenses to criminal family violence based on patterns of abuse. The course also addresses the consequences of family violence, and legal and community responses.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Either SOCI 1101, SOCI 2210, ANTH 2250, or permission of instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Critically analyze and evaluate the complexities of family violence and abuse via legal, medical, and social perspectives. 
2. Discuss the root causes, social triggers and conditions, and salient characteristics of sexual and physical abuse experienced predominantly by women and children. 
3. Apply textbook rationale to current events and life experiences.