Introduction to Economic Violence

--- **Course Title:** Introduction to Economic Violence 💼⚖️ **Course Headline:** Economic Violence: Unveiling Gender-Based Violence and Gendered Care Work 🌱 **Introduction:** Hello and welcome to **Introduction to Economic Violence**, a transformative journey into understanding one of the most pervasive yet often unrecognized forms of violence—*economic violence*. This course, led by the insightful minds at One Future Collective, aims to shed light on the profound effects economic violence has on individuals and communities through a lens that intersects gender, economics, and care work. **Course Description:** Dive deep into the complexities of economic violence and its intrinsic link to gendered experiences of violence and harm. This course is designed to: - **Understand Economic Violence**: Learn how economic violence manifests as a form of gender-based violence, affecting individuals' financial stability, employment opportunities, and access to resources. - **Explore the Connection**: Uncover the relationship between economic violence and mental health, recognizing the ways in which financial coercion can lead to psychological distress and trauma. - **Analyze Larger Systems**: Examine how systemic structures of oppression, such as racism, sexism, and ableism, contribute to perpetuating economic violence. **Key Learning Outcomes:** Participants will engage with content that will enable them to: - Identify instances of economic violence in both personal and community contexts. - Gain introductory knowledge about the various approaches to addressing economic violence. - Learn about legal avenues and alternative support systems available for victims of economic violence. - Contextualize economic violence within broader social and structural issues, particularly in relation to mental health challenges. **Course Structure:** The course is structured into engaging modules that cover the following critical areas: 1. **Defining Economic Violence**: What it is, its forms, and how it differs from other types of violence. 2. **Gender, Economy, and Power**: Understanding the intersections of gender, economic systems, and power dynamics. 3. **The Impact on Mental Health**: Investigating the psychological effects of economic violence on survivors. 4. **Legal Frameworks and Support Systems**: Exploring the legal protections and support mechanisms available to those affected by economic violence. 5. **Case Studies**: Analyzing real-world scenarios that highlight the practical implications of economic violence. 6. **Pathways for Change**: Discussing strategies for intervention, advocacy, and systemic change. **Why Take This Course?** Whether you're a student, activist, professional, or someone personally affected by economic violence, this course will empower you with the knowledge to: - Recognize and respond effectively to economic violence in its many forms. - Advocate for change within your community and beyond. - Support individuals who have experienced economic violence with empathy and informed action. Join us on this critical path to understanding and addressing economic violence—a pivotal step towards a more equitable and just society. 🚀💪 --- Enroll now and be part of the conversation that challenges the status quo and seeks to heal, protect, and empower all survivors of economic violence. Let's work together to create a future where everyone can thrive free from the shadows of economic exploitation.