WGSS 3685
Gender Violence
This course explores the issue of violence against women within families, by strangers in the workplace, and within the context on international and domestic political activity. In each area, issues of race, class, culture, and sexuality are examined as well as legal, medical and sociological responses. Readings cover current statistical data, research, and theory as well as information on the history of the battered women's movement, the rape crisis center movement, violent repression of women's political expressions internationally, and the effect of violence on immigrant and indigenous women in the U.S. and abroad. NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN U92 363 WoSt. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Reviews
Jami is my favorite professor at this school. She is clear in her grading, her lectures are easy to follow and take notes on, and she is always open to student feedback or questions. Gender Violence can be intense and she does a fab job breaking it down and using humor to lightened intense situations. Take this class- changed my life.
11/8/2022
I want to be Jami Ake when I grow up. She is a wonderful human being and an amazing professor. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, do it. Gender Violence definitely changed my life. Jami's lectures are engaging and relevant, plus she is hilarious, upbeat, and cares so deeply about every single student.
6/14/2021
I've now taken two classes with Jami, and she really didn't disappoint. She is by far the coolest person I know, and serves not only as a role model, but also as a true mentor to those who seek her out. She's a phenomenal lecturer and overall professor and I always look forward to class or just chatting with her!
5/25/2016
Jami Ake is basically my idol. She's a funny lecturer, extremely helpful, and generally personable and wonderful. Some people find that she's a tough grader, but I never thought her grading was anything but reasonable. Anyone and everyone should take Violence Against Women if they can-- you'll look forward to going to class.
6/6/2012
Best professor I have had yet. I would highly recommend that anyone take Violence against Women with her. Very flexible about attendance, grading, and deadlines as long as you are putting in an effort.
4/18/2012