SOCIETY AND VIOLENCE

Catalog description

This course examines the nature and causes of violence in society, and how its manifestation contributes and perpetuates violence on an interpersonal and intrafamilial level. A diversity of manifestations of violence will be examined from macro - and micro-system perspectives. Students will also research and exami ne the systemic and ecological aspects that perpetuate oppression, inequality, and social injustice, and how these affect human and social group behavior and development. Particular focus is placed on the acquisition of the knowledge to identify and assess risk factors, and on the research skills to evaluate, compare, and contrast different prevention and treatment alternatives. In addition, the course will look at case studies that particularly reflect Puerto Rican reality, taking into account the ethical and legal elements that affect social worker’s interventions.