SOC 411 Sociology of the BodySociology (2009-2010)
This seminar examines social influences on bodily practices, including practices of regulation and control. Examples of topics examined include the body in consumer culture; exercise, dieting and fitness as social practice; professional dominance, regulation of bodies, and forms of cultural embodiment in gender, race and social class.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or 120R; Level at least 4A.
Antirequisites: SOC 311
Sections For Fall 2009
SOC 411 is not held in Fall 2009
Sections For Spring 2009
SOC 411 is not held in Spring 2009