Learning Outcomes:
On successfully completing the module you will be able to:
(i) demonstrate a competence in using major theoretical perspectives and concepts in sociology, gender and women's studies and and their application to social life;
(ii) demonstrate the ability to analyse empirical materials from sociology/ gender studies/anthropology etc., and critically engage with materials involving complex reasoning;
(iii) develop greater reflexivity (self-awareness) of their own understandings of health, its determinants and its relationship to gender.
(iv) gain experience developing and applying a critical perspective to issues in the matters relating to sociology of gender and
health;
(v) demonstrate an appreciation of the interpersonal skills (e.g. empathy, ethical thinking) required to analyse and produce high quality arguments within the arena of gender, health and illness.
Indicative Module Content:
Whilst the module’s precise content may develop and change throughout the duration of the term, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Constructing and deconstructing gender;
Gendered bodies, myths and medicalisation;
Making connections: sociology, feminism and health;
Masculinities and health;
Gender and the world of pain;
Women and reproductive health;
Sexual health;
Gender and healthcare profession.