3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course examines the sociological dimensions of mental health, focusing on how power, social location, and historical context shape outcomes and experiences. Using the sociological imagination, students will explore how factors such as class, gender, race, and colonial histories influence mental well-being. The course critically engages with the medicalization of mental health and highlights the impacts of structural inequalities and social forces.
Prerequisites
45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework including SOC 100 or SOC 101
Course Notes
SOC 360 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
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 Fall 2025 onwards |