WGS 285 - Men’s Health,Men’s Lives

Institution:

Sonoma State University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to examine men’s mental and physical health within the larger context of men’s lives. A multidisciplinary perspective will be used to explore how various populations of men experience health, disease, and disability; the social sources of health and illness; and men’s body image concerns. In addition, this course will develop an understanding of various theories of manhood or masculinity, and explore how men’s participation in various activities—includingrelationships, family, fatherhood, sports, crime, and violence—influence their health and well-being. Satisfies GE, category E.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sonoma.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 664-2880

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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