WGST361

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Gender Violence and Women's Resistance

Women's and Gender Studies College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

WGST

Course Number

361

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BSS: GenEd-Breadth/Social Science, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, MTHE: Major-Theatre Arts, EMWO: Major-Women's/Gender Elective

Course Short Title

Gender Vlnce. & Women's Resist

Course Long Title

Gender Violence and Women's Resistance

Course Description

Integrates the theory, research and practice of women's resistance to gender violence. Focuses on psychological and feminist perspectives on resistance to gender violence as well as the cultural assumptions that contribute to it. Incorporates theory and research from sociology, public health and policy, and law. In addition, a comprehensive self defense program, IMPACT Basics (www.prepareinc.com) allows for reflection on the theories and research in the context of direct experience with resistance through physical, verbal, and psychological skills and strategies. Techniques are taught in the context of realistic scenarios. Furthermore, the use of trained instructors in full padding allows for the learning and practicing of full contact, full force physical defense skills.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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