Course Description

Sociology 246a/b Sociology of Health and Illness

This course examines how health and illness are related to social processes and social structure. We will investigate how the social organization of Canadian society influences and is influenced by the types and distribution of disease and illness. Patterns of health and illness in Canada will be studied in relation to the variables of age, gender, class and race. In addition the impact of stress, work and the environment on the health of Canadians will be addressed. This will be followed by an examination of the social experience of illness.

Antirequisite: The former Sociology 245 or the former Health Sciences 245
Prerequisite: Sociology 020 or 021E or permission of the department.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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