ETH 112 - Understanding Violence in America

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Africana & Ethnic Studies

Description:

This course explores the history of violence in the United States of America. Students examine theories relative to the historical development of violence among human beings. Violence used against women, Blacks, Native Americans, Asians and people of Spanish origin in the "settlement" of America is examined. Periodic use of violence to achieve national goals is explored. Violence found in nursery rhymes, children's stories, games, movies and television programming is discussed. In addition, gender differences in encouraged violence as well as in child rearing practices are discussed and explored, along with economic and medical violence.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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