HSH210 - Social Diversity and Health

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, CBD)
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:M Pallotta-Chiarolli (B)
Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial) per week

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Content

This unit focuses on the health concerns and experiences of adolescents and young adults positioned within various sociocultural categories such as indigeneity, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability. Theories of difference within and between social categories will be considered in order to understand individual health and wellbeing, the role of schools and health/community organisations, and the implications for health promotion.

Assessment

Two assignments (2000 words each) 50% each

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