SOC 324 - Medical Sociology & Inequality

4 Hour(s)
Examines societal sources and effects of systemic inequalities endemic to health, medicine, and healthcare in the USA with selected theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology. Identifies patterns of health disparities and outcomes such as exposure, illness, health care access, and other aspects associated with race, gender, sexuality, class, geography (rural, urban), and other societal characteristics. Analyzes how cultural hegemony shapes structural macro-level health policy and norms, and social power influences individuals’ micro-level social interactions and relationships between medical professionals and patients. Demonstrates how a sociology of health applies to an individually selected, relevant vocational field and career through a culminating case study analysis project.

Lecture
SP-Even Years
Letter Graded

Prerequisite(s): SOC 101, SOC 102, SOC 110, SOC 130, or SOC 160, and sophomore standing.