International Issues in Child Protection: Political and Psychological Perspectives

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According to the United Nations, children and youth constitute a high percent of the world’s population. This 6-credit course brings together the political science, psychology, sociology, and feminist studies disciplines to examine key issues in the lives of children and youth including, international rights, gender development, gender stereotypes, globalization, child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, armed conflict, education and schooling, child labor, gender-based violence, health and health care. The major themes include: The Construction of a Regime of Protection; The Politics of Violence; Structural Poverty and Violence; Empowerment and Advocacy. Instructor approval required. Old Core: Fulfills 3 credits of Political Science elective and 3 credits of Psychology elective. New Core: Fulfills 3 credits in Area of Knowledge I and 3 credits in Area of Knowledge III. Service Learning.