This course provides an overview of the various forms, causes, and consequences of gender-based violence. The students explore the theoretical frameworks, historical contexts, and contemporary issues related to gender-based violence. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, the course aims to promote methodological, strategic, and technical skills in relation to the functioning of service networks and institutional apparatuses engaged in the areas of countering gender-based violence.
Specifically, the course objectives are:
1. Understand the concept of gender-based violence and its manifestations in different cultures and contexts.
2. Analyze the root causes and perpetuating factors of gender-based violence, including social norms, power dynamics and systemic inequalities.
3. Examine the impact of gender-based violence on individuals, communities and societies, including physical, psychological and socio-economic consequences.
4. Evaluate strategies and interventions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the individual, community and policy levels.
Specifically, the course objectives are:
1. Understand the concept of gender-based violence and its manifestations in different cultures and contexts.
2. Analyze the root causes and perpetuating factors of gender-based violence, including social norms, power dynamics and systemic inequalities.
3. Examine the impact of gender-based violence on individuals, communities and societies, including physical, psychological and socio-economic consequences.
4. Evaluate strategies and interventions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the individual, community and policy levels.
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materiale didattico
Definition of gender-based violence
Historical and cultural perspectives
Patriarchy and power dynamics
Socioeconomic inequalities
Legal and institutional barriers
Theoretical frameworks on gender-based violence
Intervention and support for victims of gender-based violence
Interventions on the perpetrator of gender-based violence
Prevention programs
The link between gender-based violence and homobitransfobic violence
The role of anti-violence centers
Programma
The gender violence lab includes meetings on the following topics:Definition of gender-based violence
Historical and cultural perspectives
Patriarchy and power dynamics
Socioeconomic inequalities
Legal and institutional barriers
Theoretical frameworks on gender-based violence
Intervention and support for victims of gender-based violence
Interventions on the perpetrator of gender-based violence
Prevention programs
The link between gender-based violence and homobitransfobic violence
The role of anti-violence centers
Testi Adottati
Materials provided in class and available on Teams.Modalità Frequenza
Attending class is not a requirement, however, it is strongly recommended. Credit will be given for attending additional cultural events suggested by the lecturer.Modalità Valutazione
The exam will include 2 open-ended questions. For those who have attended workshops, the exam may include practical work in lieu of the exam.