Critical Perspectives on Non-Consent and Sexual Violence - Detailseite

This course critically examines sexual violence, focusing on how intersections of ‘race’, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability shape the understanding and production of knowledge about sexual non-consent. The course covers historical and contemporary cases, analyzing how colonial legacies and structural inequalities influence legal, social, and cultural responses to sexual violence. Students will engage with feminist, queer, and critical race theories to explore diverse experiences and challenge dominant narratives. By linking theory with practice, the course equips students with skills to design interventions addressing structural exclusions related to sexual violence, promoting justice-oriented and ethical approaches that prioritize community-based and transformative models over punitive systems.

Jeffrey, N. K. (2024). Is consent enough? What the research on normative heterosexuality and sexual violence tells us. Sexualities, 27(3), 475-494. https://doi.org/10.1177/13634607221096760

Keenan, Marie, Estelle Zinsstag, and Gunda Wössner. “Understanding Sexual Violence: Victims, Offenders, and Society.” In Sexual Violence and Restorative Justice. Edited by Marie Keenan and Estelle Zinsstag. Oxford University Press, 2022.