module specification

This module examines the gendered nature of crime and victimisation. You will be introduced to key theories of the relationship between gender, crime and victimisation. You will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in the field of intersectional and post-colonial feminist theories. The module examines global crime issues including sex trafficking and illegal migration, drug trafficking, sexual violence in war, forced marriage and cybercrime and gender violence. In doing so, key definitional debates relating to social, political, media, cultural and ideological understandings of the phenomena are examined. Questions about the victim-offender overlap and the problematic responses will be tackled throughout the module.

The module aims to:

● Understand theories of gender, crime and victimisation.
● Develop a critical awareness of the broad social, cultural, economic and political aspects of gendered crime.
● Engage critically with the laws and policies.
● Assess the impacts and consequences of gendered crime.

Available for Study Abroad? YES

The syllabus will include coverage of topics such as those listed below.

Theories of gender, crime and victimisation: this session explores key theories relating to gender and crime (LO2). Intersectional and post-colonial feminist perspectives: this session explores key theories relating to intersectional and post-colonial feminist perspectives (LO2). The political economy of women's victimisation: this session explores the political economy of women’s victimisation (LO1,2,3). Women, crime and agency: this session explores the key debates on women, crime and agency from a cultural criminological point of view (LO1,2,3,4). The politics of sex trafficking: this session explores the politics of sex trafficking and its impact on responses to victims of trafficking, migrants and vulnerable groups (LO1,3,4). Sexual violence in war: this session explores the historical and contemporary accounts of sexual violence in war and its impact on victims/survivors ranging from health to social consequences. It will also explore various international/ humanitarian policies dealing with sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected populations. It will challenge the international discourses about the international humanitarian community and sexual violence in conflict regions (LO1,2,3). Forced marriage: this session explores the issues of domestic violence, its impact and consequences. It will also explore various national and international laws and policies responding to the problem (LO1,2,3). Cybercrime and gendered violence: this session explores various types of cybercrime in particular focusing on sex crimes on the internet (LO1,3). Perpetrators of gendered violence: this session explores perpetrators of gendered violence drawing on theories and research (LO1,2,3) Assessment workshop: assists students with expressing and defending, orally and in writing, evidence-based arguments on gender, crime and victimisation (including Harvard referencing) (LO 1,2,3,4).

Each week, this module will be delivered through a one-hour lecture, and a two hour seminar or workshop. The reading and workshops will be supported by weblearn and students will be encouraged to engage in debate, presentations and web materials as well as attending lectures and seminars. Discussions in on-line discussion forums and on social media are also encouraged in order to create another space for dialogue.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Challenge the existing discourses around gendered nature of crime and its impact.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of gender, crime and victimisation.
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key functions of national and    international laws and policies.
4. Understand the key issues of the victim-offender overlap and the problematic responses associated with it.

There will be a 4500 word essay/report/case study. This assessment will assess all of the learning outcomes (ILOs 1-4) by requiring significant reading, demonstrating your understanding and, if aiming for higher marks, to engage critically with the issues addressed in the module.

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