SOCI0366A-F19
Sociology of Mental Health
Sociology of Mental Health
Mental illness is often defined in biological or psychological terms. Sociologists, however, argue that the concept of mental illness is also socially constructed. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the sociological approaches used to understand mental health and illness. In this course we will cover topics like the medicalization and stigmatization of mental illness, as well as the social-structural (e.g., social class, gender, race, family structure) determinants of stress and mental health. Lastly, we will explore issues related to mental health systems, treatments, and policies. 3 hrs. lect.
Mental illness is often defined in biological or psychological terms. Sociologists, however, argue that the concept of mental illness is also socially constructed. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the sociological approaches used to understand mental health and illness. In this course we will cover topics like the medicalization and stigmatization of mental illness, as well as the social-structural (e.g., social class, gender, race, family structure) determinants of stress and mental health. Lastly, we will explore issues related to mental health systems, treatments, and policies. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2019
- Location:
- 75 Shannon Street 224(75SHS 224)
- Schedule:
- 8:40am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Amy Redman
- Subject:
- Sociology
- Department:
- Sociology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92681
- Subject Code:
- SOCI
- Course Number:
- 0366
- Section Identifier:
- A