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CSS381Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Domestic Violence

This course explores the multifaceted nature of domestic violence, examining its causes, trends, and effects on individuals and communities. It delves into the ideological roots of violence, conceptual explanations, and the gender dynamics involved. The course also covers control measures, legal instruments, and reform advocacy, while addressing the challenges and obstacles in realizing a better legal regime in Nigeria. It further examines the impact of domestic violence on children and families.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Domestic ViolenceGender ViolenceLegal ReformChild AbuseAfrican Culture

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Introduction to Violence

2

Domestic Violence Conceptualization

3

Causes of Domestic Violence

4

Effects of Domestic Violence

5

Control Measures against Domestic Violence

6

Legal Instruments and Reforms

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Counselor

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Policy Analyst

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Community Health Worker

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Violence Diagonised

8h

Unit 1: Introduction to Violence

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to violence.
  • •Understand the various facets and perspectives of violence.
  • •Identify instances and forms of violence.

Unit 2: Violence Justified

4 study hours
  • •Evaluate conceptual explanations of violence.
  • •Analyze the justifications for violence.
  • •Examine violence and subjectivity.
Week
2

Module 1: Violence Diagonised

10h

Unit 3: The Ideological Root of Violence and its Legitimation

5 study hours
  • •Explain the ideological thrust of violence.
  • •Discuss the government's exclusive right to use violence.
  • •Analyze violence and compromise.
  • •Explain epistemological violence.

Unit 4: The Gender in Violence

5 study hours
  • •Discuss nurture and root of violence dichotomy.
  • •Explain violence transition.
  • •Understand violence as child abuse and gender-based violence.
Week
3

Module 2: Domestic Violence Conceptualised

8h

Unit 1: Conceptual Definition of Domestic Violence I

4 study hours
  • •Define Domestic Violence (DV).
  • •Establish the relationship between domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV).
  • •Discuss the types of IPV.

Unit 2: Conceptual Definition of Domestic Violence II

4 study hours
  • •Explain the tactics of DV.
  • •Discuss the root causes of DV.
  • •Explain the various societal responses to DV.
Week
4

Module 2: Domestic Violence Conceptualised

10h

Unit 3: The Trend of Domestic Violence

5 study hours
  • •Appreciate the trend of DV and its impact on victims.
  • •Identify DV victims.
  • •Discuss barriers to leaving DV-infected relationships.

Unit 4: History of Domestic Violence

5 study hours
  • •Discuss with timeline the history of DV.
  • •Explain DV in Africa.
  • •Discuss DV in Nigeria.
Week
5

Module 3: Causes of Domestic Violence

12h

Unit 1: Circle of Domestic Violence

6 study hours
  • •Analyze the circle of abuse from DV.
  • •Estimate the lethal implication of DV.
  • •Suggest management techniques of DV.

Unit 2: The Theories of Domestic Violence I

6 study hours
  • •Explain DV in terms of the Social Learning Model.
  • •Discuss DV in terms of the System Model.
  • •Relate DV in terms of the Sub-culture Model.
Week
6

Module 3: Causes of Domestic Violence

10h

Unit 3: The Theories of Domestic Violence II

5 study hours
  • •Discuss domestic violence from a women's perspective.
  • •Appreciate the causes of domestic violence from a women's theoretical view.

Unit 4: Reasons for the Perpetration of Domestic Violence

5 study hours
  • •Discuss masculinity and its construction in violent situations.
  • •Explain discipline as a reason for violence.
  • •Discuss childhood and violence.
Week
7

Module 4: Object Causes of Domestic Violence

6h

Unit 1: Reasons for Perpetration of Male Violence

6 study hours
  • •Know the harm alcohol poses to the advancement of the womenfolk.
  • •Discuss discrimination and prejudices against women's development.
  • •Explain the impact of capitalism on women's development.
Week
8

Module 4: Object Causes of Domestic Violence

10h

Unit 2: Domestic Violence and African Situation

5 study hours
  • •Explain the role of African culture in advancing the increase in the rate of domestic violence occurrence.
  • •Discuss media impact and misrepresentation of the scourge of domestic violence.

Unit 3: Understanding the Effects of Domestic Violence

5 study hours
  • •Explain how HIV and AIDS are associated with domestic violence.
  • •Understand the effects of domestic violence.
Week
9

Module 4: Object Causes of Domestic Violence

6h

Unit 4: Addressing the Effects of Domestic Violence I

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the effects of domestic violence on children and infants witnessing domestic violence, particularly toddlers.
  • •Explain the symptoms children may have while witnessing domestic violence.
Week
10

Module 4: Object Causes of Domestic Violence

5h

Unit 5: Addressing the Effects of Domestic Violence II

5 study hours
  • •Evaluate control mechanisms in Nigeria against DV.
  • •Explain women's response to these mechanisms.
Week
11

Module 5: Control Measures Against Domestic Violence

10h

Unit 1: Personal Control Measures against Domestic Violence.

5 study hours
  • •Identify who a perpetrator is and who a victim is.
  • •Discuss the relationship between the actor and victim.

Unit 2: The Legal Instruments to Control Domestic Violence

5 study hours
  • •Examine the prospects and challenges of legal reform regarding domestic violence in Nigeria and beyond.
  • •Have a good focus on efforts at getting a better legal regime for victims of domestic violence.
Week
12

Module 5: Control Measures Against Domestic Violence

12h

Unit 4: Challenges to Legal Reform Advocacy in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • •Discuss deficiency in legal reform advocacy.
  • •Explain shortfalls in gender representation in Nigeria.

Unit 5: Obstacles to Realising Better Legal Regime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • •Explain the bottlenecks around access to justice.
  • •The challenges before law enforcement.
  • •The structural defects in the current legal system.
Week
13

Module 5: Control Measures Against Domestic Violence

12h

Final Revision

12 study hours
  • •Review all course materials.
  • •Complete assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-2 to establish a strong foundation.

2

Create case studies based on real-world scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge from Modules 2-4.

3

Focus on legal instruments and reforms discussed in Module 5, noting key provisions and challenges.

4

Practice analyzing ethical dilemmas related to domestic violence, considering different perspectives.

5

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the cycle of abuse and its impact on victims and perpetrators.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 to connect ideological roots, object causes, and control measures.

7

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you received lower scores.

8

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing challenging units identified in the 'Peak Difficulty Periods'.

9

Practice answering essay questions, focusing on clear and concise articulation of key concepts and arguments.

10

Develop a time management strategy for the exam, allocating time for each question based on its weight.

11

Review relevant case laws and legal precedents related to domestic violence in Nigeria.

12

Familiarize yourself with key international and regional instruments related to women's rights and domestic violence.

13

Create flashcards for key terms and concepts to aid memorization and quick recall during the exam.

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