SOC 319 - Domestic Violence and Social Structure

Examines domestic conflict and violence internationally, nationally and within the state of Maine. Emphasizes the social and political context of domestic violence including the ways in which a society’s culture and social organization contribute to and reinforce this behavior. Incidence, processes and consequences of domestic violence are explored as well as strategies for social change.

Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology or permission.

Credits: 3