This unit examines the causes and consequences of different types of violence, including war, genocide, terrorism, torture, gender-based violence, gang warfare and violence associated with racial, ethnic or religious tensions. We explore how violence has been defined and tolerated historically, its character and prevalence in different times and places, and the interconnections between direct, structural and cultural violence. Issues considered include cultural and social context, public perceptions, media representation, prevention, prosecution and the political economy of violence.
Unit details and rules
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Wendy Lambourne, wendy.lambourne@sydney.edu.au |
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Guest lecturer(s) | Eyal Mayroz, eyal.mayroz@sydney.edu.au |
Vivianna Rodriguez Carreon, vivianna.rodriguezcarreon@sydney.edu.au |