5.2 Module 2 - Structuring the Social World

Meeting 2-1 - Monday, February 7 - 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 - Wednesday, February 9 - Social Structure

  • Before Class:
    • Read A Sociology Experiment, “Chapter 3 - Social Structure and the Individual,” pp. 4-14 (Link)

Meeting 2-3 - Monday, February 14 - 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 Wednesday, February 16 (Canvas)

Meeting 2-4 - Wednesday, February 16 - The Institution of Medicine

  • Before Class:
    • Read Wright and Perry (2010)
      • Wright, Eric and Brea Perry. 2010. “Medical Sociology and Health Services Research: Past Accomplishments and Future Policy Challenges.” Journal of Health and Social Behavior 51(S):S107-S119. (Link)

Meeting 2-5 - Monday, February 21 - 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 Friday, February 25 (Canvas)