SOCI 337 - Health, Illness, and Healing in Social Context (4)

Exploration of how society and culture influence perceptions that certain conditions/ behaviors are indicators of health or illness. Questions include: Where do people seek help and how is it delivered/received? How widespread is illness and disease in society? Do factors such as gender, race, etc., impact which people get sick and what happens to them? What purpose does health care serve for the society at large? How does the United States health care system compare to those found in other societies?