Level 4

This introductory module will introduce sociology and the branch of the discipline that explores sociological perspectives of health and illness, within societal, cultural and political contexts. Students will explore how society is structured by looking at the patterns of relationships that exist within it and how these social relationships can influence perspectives of health and illness.

Phil Harper is your module lead and lecturer for this module.



Attendance is key on this module (and all modules)- you will struggle to pass this module if you do not attend. I will therefore, be monitoring attendance closely. If you can not attend any session please let me know by emailing p.harper@staff.Newman.ac.uk


Please find below the overview of this module


Module Overview
Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Module, EDI and Intersectionality
Week 2 Introduction to Sociology and Sociological Theory
Week 3 Prejudice , Discrimination and Social Stratification (Power)
Week 4 Family and Parenthood (online Activities/ Reading Week)
Week 5 Culture, Race and Ethnicity
Week 6 Belief, Religion and Spirituality
Week 7 Gender and Sexuality
Week 8 Disability, Age and Mental Health.
Week 9 Assessment Workshop
Week 10 Socio-Economic Background
Week11 Revisiting Intersectionality and Systemic Injustice
Well 12 Recap and De-brief/ assessment \support