SOC340
Sociology of Health and Illness
Status
Active
Subject code
SOC
Course Number
340
Department(s)
Description
Advanced course serving as an introduction to the sociological study of health
and illness. Draws upon a critical sociological perspective to understand how
society shapes health and health disparities. Investigates social factors that harm our health and well being, particularly those that produce disparities along
major social strata (e.g., race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status,
and sexual orientation).
and illness. Draws upon a critical sociological perspective to understand how
society shapes health and health disparities. Investigates social factors that harm our health and well being, particularly those that produce disparities along
major social strata (e.g., race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status,
and sexual orientation).
Min
1
Max
-
Prerequisites
SOC 211 or 221 with a minimum grade of C-