SOC 424 - Women and Health

Units: 3

Analysis of women’s health maintenance and disease prevention, gender bias in medical treatment, medicalization of “natural” processes, and women and the health system, medical-legal system, and bio-medical research. Subject matter may include: eating disorders, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, fertility, stress and mental illness, menopause, breast cancer, and alternative and traditional healing systems. Issues of social class, nationality, race, culture, and sexual preference are emphasized throughout. Cross-listed: SOC 424 and WGSS 424 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Recommended Preparation: Previous coursework in the area of health and illness.