GSRA Position F09-13
Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean
Faculty Name: Joan Mars
Department: Sociology and Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Campus Address: 522 French Hall
Email: jrmars@umflint.edu
Phone: 8107623340
Project Description: This project will examine the prevalence of violent crimes against women in the Caribbean. Comparative analyses will be conducted on data from three Caribbean countries: Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad. The laws pertaining to the prevention and punishment of violent criminal offending and their effectiveness with respect to gender based violence will be examined. Based on the findings of this research, suggestions and recommendations will be made for law reform.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2009; Winter 2010
GSRA Position Description: The GSRA will be required to gather data from online newspaper articles on violence against women in the leading online newspapers in these three countries for comparison with police arrest statistics and court data. Knowledge and proficiency in conducting searches of online newspaper archives would be an asset.
The student will also be required to prepare graphs and charts for cross-country and longitudinal comparisons.
A limited amount of library research may also be required.
Specific Day/Time Requirements: The days and times would be flexible depending on the student's schedule.
Special Requirements: Excel, power point and some understanding of research methods and data analyses.
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Computer Science and Information Systems (MS); Public Administration (MPA); Social Sciences (MA)