Social Stratification & Health

3 Credits

Explores the extent, the causes, and the consequences of social and economic inequality in the U.S. on health. Examines these topics through the lens of two central concepts in social stratification: social inequality and social mobility, with a particular emphasis on intergenerational patterns of mobility within the U.S. as it relates to health, illness, and well-being. Provides students with an understanding of the following content areas: (1) theoretical foundations for understanding social stratification and health (2) research on social stratification and health and (3) social stratification and the social organization of medical care.