SOCL 3830 - Thin and Fat:The Sociology of Eating Disorders

Institution:

California State University-Stanislaus

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Description:

(3 Units) Course examines American eating behaviors; race/ethnic, gender, and social class dynamics regarding weight; and various eating disorders, primarily in the United States and other developed countries. Topics include over-eating and obesity, bulimia and anorexia, as well as the social construction of appropriate body weight, the stigmatization of obesity, analysis of the diet and recovery industry, and the media's role in shaping perceptions of body image.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csustan.edu

Phone Number:

(209) 667-3122

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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