Certificate of Achievement

Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke

has completed the following course:

Forced Marriage: Challenges and Dilemmas

University of Strathclyde

This course explored the complex issues and dilemmas surrounding forced marriage, which is internationally recognised as a violation of human rights.

4 weeks, 3 hours per week

Dr Melanie McCarry

Lecturer Social Work and Social Policy

University of Strathclyde

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Explore the social and cultural roots of forced marriage.
  • Interpret what is meant by the term forced marriage.
  • Demonstrate why the UN regards forced marriage as a form of violence against women.
  • Assess the potential impact of forced marriage on those affected.
  • Develop understanding of the extent of forced marriage and the contexts where it occurs.
  • Develop understanding of the range of legal measures and interventions being implemented nationally and internationally to prevent forced marriage and support those affected.
  • Identify the challenges in addressing this sensitive social issue.

Syllabus

  • Explore the social and cultural contexts of forced marriage.
  • Learn what is meant by the term forced marriage.
  • Understand why the UN regards forced marriage as a form of violence against women.
  • Be aware of the potential impact of forced marriage on those affected.
  • Equip learners with an understanding of the range of legal measures and interventions being implemented nationally and internationally to prevent forced marriage.
  • Identify the challenges in addressing this sensitive social issue.

Issued on 10th January 2022

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Free online course:

Forced Marriage: Challenges and Dilemmas

University of Strathclyde