SOC 635W (01) - Medical Sociology

Medical Sociology

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Sociology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   35  
CRN: 12619
Health and Illness are considered as a sociocultural phenomenon. Meanings are attached to health and illness as they are influenced by our social values and our cultural beliefs, which to a large degree are influenced by available medical technologies. People's experiences of health and illness are shaped by a range of social factors (e.g., race, class, gender) and follow clear patterns of social inequality. A critical approach is taken to examine topics such as the social determinants of health, illness and healthcare; the social construction of illness; the medicalization of society; and the social organization of health care. Writing intensive.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): SOC 635
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Nena Stracuzzi

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm HORT 215