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Apr 27, 2024
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SOC-291 Sociology of Health and Illness
3 cr.
Contemporary Issues, Racial & Ethnic Studies Category A, Global Perspective, Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning
Repeatable for Credit: No
Sociological approaches to health and illness, both domestically and globally, with special emphasis on race and health. Topics include the social distribution of illness; health disparities across race/class/gender; global comparisons in the health of populations; the social construction of illness; the history and structure of health care systems and institutions; and various historical and contemporary health care debates. Health and illness will be considered throughout in terms of social justice and responsibility.
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