SO 319 - Mental Illness,Culture and Society

Institution:

Butler University

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Description:

A sociological analysis of mental health and mental illness. This course examines the social, cultural and political factors involved in the definition of mental illness and the control of mental illness in society. Emphasis is placed on labeling theory, on the impact of status characteristics (e.g. race, ethnicity, social class, and gender) and social relationships on levels of stress and social functioning; and on legal and ethical issues associated with current health care trends, including the deinstitutionalization of mental patients and the movement toward community-based care. Prerequisites: SO 101 or permission of the instructor. (U/G) (3 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butler.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 940-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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