JST517 Violence in Society: Interpersonal to International Perspectives (8)
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Violence in Society explores a range of violent interactions ranging from the interpersonal level to the global. Key theoretical concerns addressed throughout this subject include: What do we mean by violence What constitutes violent behaviour What are the main forces - political, social, economic, psychological, linguistic, and cultural which sustain patterns of violence? How can we best eliminate or reduce violence in society? Through extensive wide reading and critique, students will develop a thorough understanding of a range of issues related to violence in society. Students will come to understand why this subject matter is of critical importance for our policy writers, legislators and the wider Australian community.