WGST 120 - Women and Health Care

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Description:

Health issues affecting women, and women's roles as consumers/recipients, and/or providers of health care are explored. Emphasis is placed upon historical events and social trends affecting contemporary health care, including the influence of culture, religion, economics, politics, ethics, globalization, and medical knowledge on the roles of women in health and in illness. Discussions of women's health concerns across the life cycle are included. Multicultural health care concerns of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American women are studied. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.TC3.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 844-8211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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