Gender and Health: Foundational Theories and Applications

3 Credits.

Provides a broad overview of the field of gender as applied to public health. Discusses the distinction between sex and gender and how they intertwine. Examines the effect of gender power relations on women's, men's, and gender minorities' health, including transgender and cisgender people. Prepares students to apply foundational theories in gender and health to a broad range of health topics. Presents strategies for incorporating gender analysis into health research and interventions.