Global Gender and Women Studies
Post #1:
1 in 3 women globally will experience physical, sexual or psychological violence during their lifetimes, most often at the hands of a partner. Identify the underlying causes of violence (chapter 2) and discuss how social roles theory (chapter 1) – differentiating between gender roles, norms, and stereotypes – may help us better understand and address gender violence.
Post #2:
Examine how intersectionality influences the experience of gendered violence (chapter 2) by discussing a local/global example from current news (New York Times; Washington Post; or any news medium of your choice).