Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality 217 - Sexual Violence in the U.S. Today

Sexual Violence in U.S. Today

Spring
2025
01
4.00
Lisa Aronson Fontes

W 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
SWG-217-01-202503
Seelye 302
lfontes@smith.edu
This course explores sexual violence in the United States from psychological, sociological, public health, feminist, legal, social justice, and criminal justice perspectives. It addresses the sexual victimization of teenagers and adults (not children) of all genders in a variety of social contexts, using an anti-oppression framework. The course also focuses on ways to make sexual violence prevention and intervention services better suited to culturally diverse people. (E)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.