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SOC
191: Sociology of Violence Against Women
Instructor:
Dr. Margaret Abraham
Office: 205A Davison Hall
Phone: 516-463-5641
Violence
against women occurs in many forms. This course will examine the different
sociological perspectives on violence, with a special emphasis on
domestic violence. We will explore the different manifestations of
violence, with a special emphasis on domestic violence. We will explore
the different manifestations of violence against women from historical,
cultural and contemporary perspectives. Mechanisms of institutionalized
control and institutionalized responses, particularly in the United
States will be addressed. Throughout the course we will draw upon
women's individual and collective strategies to end violence in the
local, national and global contexts.
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