Sociology of Health

ABOUT THE COURSE: Sociology of Health, being a sub-discipline of Sociology, helps us to understand the world of health, illness, disease, healthcare and medicine through the lenses of socio-cultural and politico-economic processes, institutions and mechanisms. Socio-cultural determinants play very crucial role in ensuring preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and public health in any society. Study of social structure, culture, social groups & social patterns help in understanding differences in health outcome of different groups and necessary for removing inequalities & inequities there. “Health for all” is a global goal and this paper helps in understanding health policies, programmes, missions and national/ international development goals also with special focus on health targets. It also helps in understanding contribution of food, nutrition, sanitation etc in achieving the goal of having a healthy society. This paper has included sixty important topics to be covered in twelves weeks. This course could be opted as a core paper by students of Sociology and as an Elective/Open Elective paper by any other student at UG/PG levelsINTENDED AUDIENCE: Core paper & Elective paper for Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Research students studying Sociology; Social Policy; Gender Studies; Law; B Pharma; Nursing Elective & Open Elective for all students studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Social Sciences or in any other faculty Social workers; Policy makers; Health activists; Health/Hospital Management; Nursing; Community Medicine; common educated people who want to understand society & health inter-relationshipPREREQUISITES: No necessary pre-requisite; anybody enrolled in a Sociology course can opt for this as a Core/Elective course if allowed by their course structure; As Elective/Open Elective, it could be used by anybody in any faculty interested in this paper. This course begins with basic understanding required at UG level.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Any industry/service related to healthcare & public health. Any industry showing interest in CSR in the field of public health, nutrition, sanitation, healthcare of women, children, elderly or at community health level.