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JST517 Violence in Society: Interpersonal to International Perspectives

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Enrolment Restrictions

Student must have online access

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to appreciate and understand the extent and diversity of violence
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the discursive distinction between 'legitimate' and 'illegitimate' forms of violence
• be capable of critically analysing the political, social, economic, and cultural implications of violent forms of interaction
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of theoretical perspectives in relation to violence and policy implications
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of ways in which particular ideologies produce and reproduce specific forms and patterns of violence
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the assumptions and practices underlying the criminal justice system and other agencies in terms of policies and intervention strategies directed at violent behaviour
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the global manifestations of violent interplay and its implications for national and international relations
• be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of interventions and peaceful alternatives

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• phenomenon of violence - definitions and extent
• theories of violence
• gender and violence
• youth and violence
• race, post-colonisation, and violence
• punishment of violent offenders
• state violence
• terrorism
• global violence
• drugs and violence
• victims of violence
• treatment of violent offenders
• group/gang violence
• media representations of violence
• non-violent futures