Why Normal Sucks
Description
Are you normal? Who hasn't, for many reasons, asked themselves this question at some point, or many points, in their lives.
Am I normal? seems to be a defining question in modern Western culture, across every area of human life and experience, in health and illness. But has this always been the case? And who gets to say what’s normal anyway? Psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists have all been eager to have their say on this matter. This course will examine various Historical Approaches to People with Disabilities and the concepts of normal/abnormal that have emerged. We will challenge the whole idea of what is “normal” and we will attempt to demonstrate that normality is a problem to be struggled with, to be resisted, and ultimately, an idea to be rejected and replaced.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Am I normal? seems to be a defining question in modern Western culture, across every area of human life and experience, in health and illness. But has this always been the case? And who gets to say what’s normal anyway? Psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists have all been eager to have their say on this matter. This course will examine various Historical Approaches to People with Disabilities and the concepts of normal/abnormal that have emerged. We will challenge the whole idea of what is “normal” and we will attempt to demonstrate that normality is a problem to be struggled with, to be resisted, and ultimately, an idea to be rejected and replaced.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: DIS71000
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.