Most Interesting Part of This Class

I think the most interesting parts of this class were the supplemental videos and the required film assignments. The intervention videos were the best. They were very engaging. I was personally interested in the health of these individuals. I will definitely be watching on television. It helped me to understand addiction. People don't decide to become addicts, it happens because of underlying emotional and social issues. And then, they lack the power to quit on their own. It's not that they want to hurt their family. They just can not quit on their own. I think many people with addicts in their lives mistakenly think that the addict can change behavior easily. Family members become personally offended by the behavior that's caused by the addiction.

The video, Born in the Brothels, really emphasized that child prostitution and trafficking is a complex problem. A simple solution is not possible. In order to address this problem, the social and economic oppression of women at large in the population must be addressed.

I think this is the main theme of the course. Women endure social and economic oppression that negatively affects all aspects of their life. Once women are educated and empowered, addressing such issues as health and violence will be much simpler. Basically, cultural norms will have to change in many communities. But, this has been done before and can be done again. It just takes, time, diligence, and effort.