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Module Title Sociology of Health
Module Code NS280
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Sabina StanOffice NumberH257A
Level 2 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
- To introduce the sociological concepts and theories influencing society and evaluate how this influences health.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module and following a period of personal study the student will be able to:-

  • Identify the relevance of Sociology in the study of health-
  • Describe the major theories, concepts and theoretical approaches in Sociology-
  • Explore how family, religion, culture, sexuality, gender and the media influence our concepts of health in a changing Ireland-
  • Consider the nature of power in health-
  •  Explore a specialised topic in health from a sociological perspective


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 75
Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
- Socialisation process- Theoretical Frameworks - Marxism Functionalism Social Action theory- Culture/ethnicity- Social institutions - FamilyEducationReligion- Media- Gender and health- Sexuality and health- Socio-political-economy of health- Power
Assessment
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Indicative Reading List
Essential:Annandale E & Hunt K (eds.) (2000) Gender inequalities in health Open University PressJackson, Stevi & Scott, Sue (eds.) (2002) Gender: a sociological reader London & New York, RoutledgeMann J, Grodin M A, Gruskin S & Annas G J (eds.) (1999) Health and human rights London & New York RoutledgeMarsh I, Keating M, Eyre A et al (2000) Sociology: making sense of society Prentice HallSupplementary:Bendelow, G.; Carpenter, M.; Vautier, C. & Williams, S. (eds.) 2002 Gender, health and healing London & New York, RoutledgeButler R & Parr P (eds.) (2000) Mind and body spaces: geographies of illness, impairment and disability RoutledgeClancy P, Drudy S, Lynch K & ODowd L (eds.) (1995) Irish society: sociological perspectives Institute of Public AdministrationDavey B (ed.) (1995) Birth to old age: health in transition Open University PressFitzpatrick M (2000) The tyranny of health: doctors & the regulation of lifestyle London & New York, RoutledgeHeath, H. & White, I. (eds.) (2002) The challenge of sexuality in health care London, Blackwell ScienceInglis T (1998) Lessons in Irish sexuality UCD PressInglis T (1998) Moral monopoly: the rise and fall of the catholic church in modern Ireland UCD PressLupton D (1994) Medicine as culture: illness, disease and the body in western societies Sage PublicationsMahon E, Conlon C & Dillon L (1998) Women & crisis pregnancy Government Publications OfficeMarks D (1999) Disability: controversial debates and psychosocial perspectives RoutledgePetersen, A. & Wassell, C. (eds.) Health matters (1998) Buckingham, Open University PressSabo D & Gordon D F (eds.) (1995) Mens health and illness: gender power and the body Sage PublicationsTovey H & Share P (2000) A sociology of Ireland Gill & MacmillanWilliams S J, Gabe, J & Calnan M (eds.) (2000) Health, medicine and society RoutledgeWilton T (2000) Sexualities in health and social care: a textbook Open University Press
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