Perspectives on Health and Wellness. 

Catalog description

This course explores health and wellness as social, cultural, and political phenomena in contemporary society. Students examine how personal and community health are shaped by philosophical, ethical, economic, and historical contexts, as well as by systems of power and inequality. Topics include the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, socioeconomic status, and disability on health outcomes. Through interdisciplinary readings and writing-intensive analysis, students will critically evaluate societal influences on health and wellness and develop strategies for promoting equity and resilience in diverse communities.