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SOC340

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Sociology of Health and Illness

Sociology & Anthropology School of Arts and Sciences

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).

Min

1

Max

-

Prerequisites

SOC 211 or SOC 221 with a minimum grade of C-