Social meanings of illnes

Question 1

illness as a form of deviance

Answer 1

talcott parsons + sick role: problem in society. inevitable, but unchecked threatens society. create role to perform temporarily

Question 2

privilege of sick role

Answer 2

not held responsible for conditions.

• > with NCD increase can’t expect chronic illness to step out of role.
• > still belief that there might be responsibility for illness.

Question 3

santions + illness

Answer 3

sanctions are ways of enforcing compliance with social norms.
+ santion: reward conformity
- sanction: punish/discourage undesirable behaviour

Question 4

smoking ads + sanctions

Answer 4

• > smoking = stupid. impotency.

* ads might not work bc justify actions, feel alienated = no real impact on their behaviour.

Question 5

fat/obesity ads + sanctions

Answer 5

ppl’s body may not present as healthy/desirable. make judgements off them.

• > considered disease so that ppl no longr blamed for appearance.
• > negative sanctions when considered illness bc theres treatment for it + ppl arent doing them.
• > diabetes; pregnancy + drinking; mental illness same thing.