AST 340 Intimate Family Violence: Multcult. Pers
Examines the scope and variety of violence in the family from an interdisciplinary perspective that includes: (a) a theoretical framework of economics,law, public policy, psychology, and sociology; (b) a cross-cultural understanding of family violence against girls and women; and (c) an exploration of the sociopolitical, legal, and cultural response to family violence. Discussion of the theories used to describe and research family violence that includes: violence against women, children, intimate partners, and elderly family members.
Cross Listed Courses
SOCI 340, WGST 340, WGST 540
Prerequisite
Required WGST 100, WGST 111, WGST 125, WGST 193,
AST 101, or
SOCI 101 Junior standing required