Health is a powerful manifestation of the economic, political and cultural substructures of society. This course uses a focus on health at the population level and attention to the distribution of disease to explore the strategies deployed to pursue historical change in the name of health. Focusing on examples throughout U.S. history and in the present day, we will examine social movements, as well as structural efforts to discuss collective struggles, reasoned debates, and successful strategies for transformation.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: None. Not open to students who have taken WGST 310.

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring

Notes: This course is also offered at the 300-level as WGST 310, though not always in the same semester/year.