COURSE UNIT TITLE

: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
KDN 7052 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Women's Studies Non-thesis

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ZAFER DUYGU

Offered to

Women's Studies Non-thesis

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to develop the ability to analyse the phenomenon of violence against women within the context of religious discourses. The course focuses on how sacred texts, hadiths, and religious traditions shape attitudes toward women. Participants are encouraged to critically examine the ways in which religious texts are interpreted and their effects on gender roles. Additionally, the course explores how perceptions of violence are constructed and legitimized within different religious perspectives and sectarian approaches. By strengthening students critical thinking skills, the course aims to contribute academically and socially to the prevention of violence against women and the promotion of societal awareness. In this context, tensions between religious discourses and gender equality are discussed through historical and contemporary examples.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define and analyze the concept of violence against women within social, cultural, and religious contexts.
2   Critically examine how different religious texts and traditions shape attitudes toward women and perceptions of violence.
3   Evaluate the interpretative processes of religious discourses, taking sectarian and historical differences into account.
4   Develop the ability to question religious arguments and discourses that legitimize violence against women.
5   Interpret religious discourses from the perspective of gender equality and human rights.
6   Present critical and informative analyses on the relationship between religious discourses and violence through academic writing and presentations.
7   Evaluate the impact of religious discourses on women s rights and anti-violence policies in contemporary social debates.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and Conceptual Framework Introduction of course objectives, scope, and learning outcomes The concept and types of violence against women Gender and power relations
2 Historical Background of Violence Against Women Practices of violence against women in different periods The position of women in historical texts Relationship between social norms and violence
3 Religion, Society, and Violence The role of religion in social order and norm-setting Mechanisms of legitimizing violence through religion References to women in key religious texts
4 laims of Violence Against Women in Islam Interpretation of sacred texts Hadith and fiqh perspectives Sectarian differences and perception of violence
5 Discourses on Violence Against Women in Christianity The position of women in the Bible Women and violence in historical Christianity Modern interpretations and feminist theology
6 Discourses on Violence Against Women in Other Religions Examples from Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism Religious representations of violence against women Cultural and geographical differences
7 Midterm Exam
8 Religious Arguments Justifying Violence Against Women Relationship between gender inequality and religious discourse Critical reading and analysis exercises
9 Violence Against Women and Religion in the Modern Era Contemporary examples and media analysis Relationship between religious discourses and policy
10 Violence Against Women and Law National and international legal perspectives Religious discourses and legal regulations
11 Religious Approaches to Combating Violence Against Women Role of religious leaders and institutions Education and awareness projects
12 Psychological and Social Effects Impact of violence on individuals and society Trauma, stigma, and social support mechanisms
13 Research Methods and Article Analysis Academic text reading and critical evaluation Student preparation for presentations and projects
14 Student Presentations II Group or individual presentations Related discussions and feedback
15 Student Presentations I Remaining presentations and discussions In-class evaluation and discussion
16 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Kadına Yönelik Şiddetin Durumu. Toplum ve Demokrasi Dergisi, Cilt 2, Sayı 4, 2008, ss. 51 70.
Genç, M. Fatih (Ed.). Kadına Şiddeti Önlemede Din ve Değerler Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2021. ISBN: 9786254172182.
Bulut, Meryem Berrin. Kadına Yönelik Şiddet ile Dini Dünya Görüşleri Arasındaki Ilişkinin Incelenmesi. Bilimname, Cilt 2016, Sayı 32, 2016, ss. 83 108.
Şenbalkan, Şadıman. Kadına Şiddet ! Madalyonun Öbür Yüzü. IQ Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık, 2013. ISBN: 9789752553910.
Nadir, Ural. Nasıl Korunabilirdik Şiddete Uğrayan Kadınlar ve Çocuklar. Iletişim Yayınları, 2017. ISBN: 9789750522086.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.20 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.20 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Student Presentations 1 3 3
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8
LO.153444
LO.254344
LO.353445
LO.454445
LO.5545
LO.635
LO.754

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