Taking the example of violence against women, this unit of study builds upon previous studies of social inequality to explore the role of gender inequality as both a cause and consequence of violence against women. The intersection of gender inequality with other forms of inequality, such as that based on race, class and ability is also explored. Because of its short and long term impacts on womens health, well being and life chances, social workers in all settings are involved in responding to violence against women. Students will engage critically with a range of theories, research approaches, and policy and practice reponses to violence against women at local, national and global levels.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Social Work |
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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 | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Susan Heward-Belle, susan.hewardbelle@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Susan Heward-Belle, susan.hewardbelle@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Esraa Mohamed, esraa.mohamed@sydney.edu.au |
Lyn Stevenson, lynette.stevenson@sydney.edu.au |