Soc 526 Women and Mental Illness

Social and historical evolution of images and explanations of madness in women. Contemporary distributions, diagnoses, and treatments of mental illness in diverse groups of women are examined. Focus on psychiatric disorder and gender-based discourse. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Soc 426 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended prerequisite: Soc 200. Also listed as WS 426; course may be taken only once for credit.