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Dear students,
Welcome to the exciting and enlightening journey of studying the sociology of medicine! As you delve into this field, you will explore the complex relationship between health and society and gain a deeper understanding of how medical institutions, beliefs, and practices shape our health experiences and outcomes. This is a rich and fascinating area of inquiry that will challenge and broaden your perspectives, and I am confident that you will gain valuable insights and knowledge that will enrich your personal and professional lives. I wish you all the best in your studies!- Schedule of practical classes File Word 2007 document
Introduction To Sociology: Key Approaches
Sociology, its scope
Sociological perspective
Sociology and other social sciences
Benefits of learning sociology
Structure of sociological knowledge
Levels of sociological analysis
Theoretical perspectives
The development of Sociology
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Problem field of sociology of medicine
Sociology of Medicine
Object and subject of sociology of medicine
History of Sociology of Medicine
Examples of a sociological perspective in medicine
Criticism of the sociology of medicine
What is the sociology of medicine studying now?
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Social Study: Research Design and Methods
Sociology and common sense
Overview of research methods
Methods of collecting data: survey, participant observation, secondary analysis,
Steps of the sociological research
Research Ethics
Value free research and research with values
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Social structure, social stratification and health: basic approaches and models of explanation
The concept of socialization.
Theories of socialization: Colley, Mead
Agents of socializing.
Resocialization. The life-cycle.
Professional socialization of medical doctors
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Deviance
Deviance
Taboo
Theories of deviance
Subcultures
