Anthropology of Care. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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What is “care”?  In this course, we will critically examine this question from the perspective of sociocultural and medical anthropology. We will engage with dominant theories of what care is and put those theories into conversation with case studies from contemporary communities all over the world. We will discuss how care is shaped by both local and global meanings and structures of power. This course is ideal for anyone considering going into a caring profession (e.g., pre-med), as it will provide you with a well-informed, critical perspective on care and its role in broader social processes. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.