Sociology

SOCI3668Women, Creativity, and Nonviolence (Cross-Listed: CCS 3668 and FVI 3668)3 ch [W]
Examines the creative contribution of women to the resolution of conflicts through the means of nonviolent tools. Discusses their achievements and their tactics, by drawing on intersectionality as an important methodology in the analysis of the work of many outstanding women from diverse countries such as Yemen, Russia, the USA, Chile, Liberia, Nigeria, and Brazil among others. Focuses on the creative impact of women successfully building peace through nonviolent means. Provides a study of how, and why gender matters in the contemporary world. Open to students who have completed 30 ch of university courses or by permission of the instructor. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CCS 3668, FVI 3668, and SOCI 3668.