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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GWSS 551 - The History and Politics of Family Violence

Credits: 3

Explores the history of family or domestic violence in America as a social, cultural, legal, and public policy issue from the colonial period to the present. Stress is placed upon the cultural roots and evolution of domestic law. The development of state-controlled social welfare agencies as well as the emergence of the “battered women’s movement” is particularly emphasized.

Requisites:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

Typically Offered
Intersession

Crosslisted:
HIST 551



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