Special Topics in Social Policy (351-0-23)

Topic

The Loved Ones Left Behind: Bereavement and Inequa

Instructors

Angela Dixon

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G22: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

What happens to those left behind after the death of a loved one? Health disparities shape who is more likely to experience premature death and loss. These losses can set off cascading consequences in the lives of the bereaved that (re)produce inequality. This course investigates how experiencing the death of a loved one can disrupt life trajectories and shape educational experiences, socioeconomic attainment, and health outcomes. We will explore how loss reverberates through families and across generations and how our social policies can be reimagined in response.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Registration -- Reserved for SESP Students until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites, if applicable.