SOC 342 - Sociology of the Body

Department: Sociology

Description: Explores the concepts, theories, and methods sociologists utilize to study the body in social life. Special emphasis on non-normative bodies.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: SOC 106; a minimum of 75 hours completed

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Adrienne Riegle 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Schroeder Hall 103 (SCH 103)

Instructor: Adrienne Riegle

Book Title

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Notes

The Body Is Not an Apology (Required)

ISBN9781523090990

AuthorTaylor, Sonya Renee

Edition2nd

PublisherBerrett-Koehler Publishers

MSRP $15.72

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Adrienne Riegle 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Schroeder Hall 211 (SCH 211)

Instructor: Adrienne Riegle

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