SOCL 3440 - Sociology of Mental Illness

5 credit hours
Formerly - SOCL 335

The nature, dynamics, and treatment of madness and insanity from a socio-cultural perspective. Theoretical perspectives on the social causes of mental illness; class, gender, and cultural differences; therapeutic approaches in cross-cultural and historical perspective. Changes in types and treatments of mental illness in relation to changes in society; contemporary definitions and treatment. Cross-listed with ANTH 3220.