Session

Fall 2020

 Term

Y

Format

SEMR

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to victimology, the diverse theoretical approaches in the field, and the politics of the victim label, from a critical perspective. The topics considered include: victim precipitation theories and victim blaming; contemporary, critical and radical perspectives in victimology; victims' rights movements; and existing programs and rights instruments for victims in Canada. Prerequisites: AP/SOSC 1650 6.00 with a grade of at least B.

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