SOC 08362 - Sociology of Disability

Institution:

Rowan University

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Description:

The Sociology of Disability adopts a narrative approach from the perspectives of disabled persons, based on memoirs, short stories, and novels, which are applied to relevant sociological theories, concepts, and perspectives. Sociological issues examined in this course include how professionals and practitioners variously define disability, the history of how sociologists have discussed the concept, the analysis of "disabled" cultures both in the US and abroad, and the effects of the Disability Rights Movement on selfhood and collective identity. Most importantly, the course examines how persons with disabilities cope with devalued roles, manage stigma, and incorporate disability into identity.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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