SOCI 3370 Experiential Cross-Cultural Health Inequality
This course examines the theories and research in the sociology of health inequity and inequality across cultures. This course examines how health, wellness, illness, and healing are shaped by social factors - culture, community, and organizations - across two cultures. Providing a holistic perspective on the challenges of providing care, this course will emphasize that individual health is a product of larger social forces. In order to provide adequate care, professionals will need to have a robust understanding of issues including - but not limited to - culture, stigma, politics, law, segregation, racism, sexism, climate, and interpersonal relationships. The course requires faculty-led study abroad to allow students to experience firsthand interactions and cultural practices in another country. The course examines health inequality from an intersectional lens that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) components including health inequality related to race, ethnicity, gender, and LGBTQ+ status.