Module 2 - Structuring the Social World
Meeting 2-1 - Thursday, September 9 - Nature or Nurture?
- Before Class:
- Read A Sociology Experiment, “Chapter 3 - Social Structure and the Individual,” pp. 1-4 (Link)
- Read Bearman (2008)
- Bearman, Peter. 2008. “Introduction: Exploring Genetics and Social Structure.” American Journal of Sociology 114(S1):v-x. (Link)
Meeting 2-2 - Tuesday, September 14 - Social Structure
- Before Class:
- Read A Sociology Experiment, “Chapter 3 - Social Structure and the Individual,” pp. 4-14 (Link)
Meeting 2-3 - Thursday, September 16 - Socialization
- Before Class:
- Read A Sociology Experiment, “Chapter 3 - Social Structure and the Individual,” pp. 15-26 (Link)
- Read Braveman and Barclay (2009)
- Braveman, Paula and Colleen Barclay. 2009. “Health Disparities Beginning in Childhood: A Life-Course Perspective.” Pediatrics 123(S3):S163-S175. (Link)
- After Class:
- Complete Sociological Experience 1 - High School for Tuesday, September 21 (Canvas)
Meeting 2-4 - Tuesday, September 21 - The Institution of Medicine
Meeting 2-5 - Thursday, September 23 - Medicalization
- Before Class:
- Read A Sociology Experiment, “Chapter 15 - Health and Illness,” pp. 10-16 (Link)
- Read Conrad and Barker (2010)
- Conrad, Peter and Kristin K. Barker. 2010. “The Social Construction of Illness: Key Insights and Policy Implications.” Journal of Health and Social Behavior 51(S):S67-S79. (Link)
- After Class:
- Study for Quiz 1 on Monday, September 27 (Canvas)