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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Understanding Violence Against Women: Myths and Realities
On this course you have learned about the nature, origins and extent of violence against women and it’s profoundly negative individual and social consequences across the world. You have also learned more about the principles of gender inequality at the heart of VAW and the national and international movements working to prevent it. You now have a more informed understanding of VAW, can challenge negative attitudes and contribute towards eradicating this global violation of women’s human rights.
6 weeks, 2 hours per week
Roisin McGoldrick
Teaching Fellow in Social Work
University of Strathclyde
Anni Donaldson
Knowledge Exchange Fellow
University of Strathclyde
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Learning outcomes
- A deeper understanding of the origins and concepts of Violence Against Women in private and public life as currently defined
- A developed awareness of the nature and extent of Violence Against Women in private and public life
- A critical approach to societal views, attitudes and responses to Violence Against Women
- An informed understanding of the impact of Violence Against Women on individuals, families and communities
- An awareness of examples of good practice and strategies for preventing Violence Against Women
Syllabus
- Key concepts – Gender, Power and Violence
- Defining and explaining Violence Against Women
- Impact of Violence Against Women from a range of perspectives
- Media and Cultural representations of Violence Against Women
- Public and Professional responses to Violence Against Women
- Preventing Violence Against Women – national and international approaches
Issued on 23rd May 2022
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