SOC 160 - Health & Society

4 Hour(s)
General Education S1, CCD

Survey (foundation) course in medical sociology. Introduces theoretical and methodological approaches (e.g. social science research methods and data) used within Sociology to understand cultural dynamics and societal aspects of human health and medicine. Compares how culture affects individuals’ perceptions of health, disease, and treatments across multiple contexts. Describes societal patterns of social group’s experiences with healthcare and outcomes of well-being. Examines how social structure of health policy varies across different societies. Explores how a sociology of health applies to various vocational fields and careers.

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