Gender Violence Studies

Estudos de Violência de Género

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Iris Sofia Balbino de Almeida

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• O1. Know and reflect about the variability in terminology associated with the concept of gender violence
• O2. Integrate theoretical knowledge and research on gender-based violence
• O3. Recognize the theoretical and methodological implications of gender violence studies
• O4. Characterize the prevalence of gender violence
• O5. Recognize the different forms of gender violence
• O6. Acquire the ability to analyze from the gender perspective criminal behavior
• O7. Identify key concepts around the promotion of gender equality
• O8. Analyze gender violence problems, in order to consider thoughts, values, meanings and beliefs that structure and determine relations and social practices of men and women
• O9. Promote reflection for intervention in the area of preventing and combating gender-based violence

Syllabus:

• S1. Conceptualization of gender violence concept: A reflection on the variability in terminology
• S2. Gender violence: A historical look
• S2.1. Classic studies of gender violence
• S2.2 Theoretical and methodological implications of gender violence studies
• S3. Defining the problem: The prevalence of gender violence
• S4. Types of gender violence: Violence in intimate relationships; female genital mutilation, women trafficking, femicide and sexual crimes
• S4.1. Definition, characteristics, causes, explanatory factors, risk factors, characterizing the types of perpetrators and consequences of each type of gender violence
• S5. The role of the criminal justice system in the combat against gender violence
• S6. Contribution of forensic psychology in intervention and prevention of gender violence
• S7. Best practices in gender equality as a preventive strategy of gender violence

Suggested Bibliography:

• Farr, K. (2004). Sex trafficking: The global market in women and children. Worth
• McCue, M. (2008). Domestic violence: A reference handbook. ABC-CLIO
• Raymond, S. (2015). Female genital mutilation: A handbook for professionals working in health, education, social care and the police. Pavilion
• Shipway, L. (2004). Domestic violence: A handbook for health care professionals. London: Routledge
• Sigal, J. & Denmark, F. (2013). Violence against girls and women. Praeger
• Van Wormer, K. & Roberts, R. (2009). Death by domestic violence: Preventing the murders and murder- suicides. Praeger.