Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is camouflaging
temporary and non-invasive ways to alter the body
-applying makeup, perfume, deodorant
What is extending
extension of the body through technology
-eyeglasses, hearing aids, wheelchair
What is adapting
reducing or eliminating parts of the body
-weight loss, hair removal
What is redesigning
permanent reconstruction of the body
-plastic surgery, Botox, fillers
Fat shaming
criticism or mockery of someone for being overweight
Biohacking
a-do-it-yourself approach to experimenting with the human body for enhancement
Rehabillitation
medical and technological methods to cure disabilities as much as possible
Eugenics
belief that human race can be improved by controlling which people become parents
Ageism
prejudice and discrimination of older people
Medicalization
non-medical problems become defined and treated as a medical condition
-doctors become the only experts who are able to ‘fix’ it
Ableism
the prejudice and discrimination against people who have disabilities
Three primary reasons for the decline in health
-economic deprivation
-discrimination
-historical factors
The body project
involves people shaping their bodies to express identity and meet cultural norms of beauty and health
The sick role (Talcott Parsons)
societal expectations of behaviour in response to illness
-sick person is exempt from normal social roles
-obligations to get well and follow doctors orders
Embodiment
the physical and mental experience of existence
