You will use a sociological perspective to investigate the causes and impact of aggression, violence and abuse. Drawing on historical sources, you will note how social attitudes evolve and discuss the influence of feminism and other social movements in framing current debates.
You will explore the life chances of victims of aggression, violence and abuse as well as themes as diverse as:
- Child sexual exploitation
- Domestic abuse
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Hate crimes.
You will investigate implications of these topics for individuals, society and social change.
