Power, Oppression, and Social Justice in Health and Healthcare

3-5 credits

Introduces concepts related to how social systems determine conditions that adversely impact wellness and result in illness. Critically examines historical and current examples to illustrate how societal inequities contribute to health inequalities. Students explore their intersectional identities and how this positions them to disrupt oppressive circumstances and work toward creating a just society that promotes positive health. Course overlaps with: T HLTH 320 and T NURS 407/THLEAD 407.