Chapter 18 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Sociology of the body
The study of how society and culture influence the human body and perceptions of it.
Socialization of nature
The process by which natural processes (e.g., childbirth, aging) become subject to social influence or medical intervention.
Health
A state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
Reproduction
The biological and social processes involved in bearing and raising children.
Procreative technologies
Medical techniques used to aid reproduction, such as IVF (in vitro fertilization).
Sick role
A concept by Talcott Parsons describing the social expectations of behavior for someone who is ill.
Social determinants of health
The social, economic, and environmental factors that influence individual and population health.
The biomedical model of health
A perspective that views health as the absence of disease and focuses on biological factors.
Health disparities
Differences in health outcomes among groups due to social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.
Health literacy
The ability to understand and use health information to make informed health decisions.
Vaccine hesitancy
Delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability, often due to misinformation or distrust.
Gini coefficient
A measure of income inequality within a population, ranging from 0 (equality) to 1 (inequality).
Complementary and alternative medicine
Treatments used instead of or alongside conventional medicine, like acupuncture or herbal remedies.
Abortion rights as health care
The view that access to abortion is a fundamental aspect of reproductive and physical health.
Roe v. Wade
The landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide, later overturned in 2022.
Functionalism
A framework viewing health institutions as serving key roles in maintaining societal stability and productivity.
Symbolic interactionist
Focuses on how health and illness are socially constructed and the meanings individuals assign to them.
Stigma
Social disapproval or discrimination against individuals based on perceived characteristics, such as illness or disability.
Food deserts
Areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often affecting low-income communities.
