The Sociology of Health and Illness

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/507/1940
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about health and illness as sociological concepts.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the difference between biomedical and social definitions of health and illness.

2

Understand different sociological theories relating to health and illness.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline different sociological approaches to health and illness.

  • 2.2

    Compare the views on a chosen aspect of health or illness offered by two different sociological theories, highlighting similarities and differences between them.

3

Understand the applications of the sociology of health and illness.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how a sociological understanding of health and illness can lead to improvements in promoting good health or tackling illness, giving specific examples.