module specification

Within an intersectional framework, you will be introduced to the range of forms of violence against women, their prevalence and consequences, as well as the structures, contexts and cultural norms that enable and reproduce violence, and the impacts / consequences of violence/abuse. You will learn about key concepts and frameworks for understanding violence against women and children. You will be taught specific sessions on intimate partner violence including coercive control, its impact on children, street  harassment, trafficking for sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, honour-based violence, and various barriers to support including immigration controls. The classes will draw your attention to the current evidence base and the conceptual frameworks used in addressing and responding to violence and abuse. We will critically assess explanatory frameworks and current policy approaches.

None.

Available for Study Abroad? NO

Frameworks and concepts [LO 2]
A historical perspective – from private ‘dispute’ to public policy concern.
Key concepts and frameworks for understanding violence against women and children including patriarchy, gender inequality and gender orders, the intersection of multiple axes of power, the continuum of violence, conducive contexts and human rights.
Critical engagement with definitions and explanations.
Feminist challenges to traditional research methods.
Assessing the evidence base.

Forms of violence and abuse  [LO 1 & 4]
Distinguishing between forms and contexts.
Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse.
Children's experiences.
Street harassment.
Femicide and feminicide. 
Current debates

Harmful practices in a globalised world [LO 1&3]
The impact of immigration controls and internal borders.
Female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence.
Trafficking and the international sex industry.

Interventions and Responses [LO 3&4]
Preventing violence against women and children, drawing on learning from the global south.
The human rights framework.
The current legal framework and law enforcement.
UK policy responses.
Health based responses / public health frameworks.
Working with men as perpetrators.

This module is delivered over 6 days,10am - 5.00pm. An introductory first 2 days, and 2 further blocks of 2 days will be spread over the teaching semester of 15 weeks. The teaching methods will include lectures, seminars, and expert guest lectures. Recommended reading will be available to support each session. Additional electronic material and lecture slides will be available via Weblearn. To support students with disabilities, lecture slides and recordings are available in advance through the virtual learning environment and we work with the library to ensure that as much of the material is available as e-books or internet downloads as possible.

 By the end of the module students should be able to:

1.  Identify the extent and consequences of a range of forms of violence against women.

2.  Analyse the structures, contexts and values that enable and normalise this violence.

3.  Link trends in UK policy with international developments.

4.  Critically engage with key explanatory frameworks and current debates.

There are two parts to the assessment - a Briefing Paper and an Essay.

Students must pass on aggregate.

For the first assignment, students should prepare a 500-750 word briefing paper for policymakers  from a list of titles provided. The briefing can be tailored to a specific geographic region, including the UK. This  will address learning outcomes 1 & 4.

For the second assignment, students will be provided with a list of essay questions for the 3,500-4,000 word essay.  If a student wishes to focus on an issue or debate not covered in the list, it may be possible to devise an alternative title, however this must be agreed with the module convenor and must be able to evidence learning outcomes 2-4.

https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/E874724D-F91F-3358-7B5F-73540BF1D610.html?lang=en

Journals:
British Journal of Social Work
Child Abuse Review
Feminist Review
Feminist Theory
Journal of Gender Based Violence
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Violence Against Women:an International and Interdisciplinary Journal

Websites:
Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit http://cwasu.org/
Daughters of Eve http://www.dofeve.org/
Ending Violence Against Women Coalition http://http://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/
European Institute for Gender Equality http://eige.europa.eu/
Forward http://forwarduk.org.uk/
IKRWO http://ikwro.org.uk/
Imkaan http://https://www.imkaan.org.uk/
London Black Women’s Project http://www.lbwp.online/
Rape Crisis England and Wales
Refuge http://https://www.refuge.org.uk/
Rights of Women http://rightsofwomen.org.uk/
Southall Black Sisters https://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Women’s Aid https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Electronic Databases:
Academic Search Complete
Care Knowledge
JSTOR
Lexis Library
Oxford Journals Archive
PsycARTICLES
PsycINFO
Sage journals online
Science Direct
Social Care Online
Web of Science
Zetoc