Gender and Health

Question 1

Why do women have a higher life expectancy?

Answer 1

Men did more dangerous jobs such as mining, oil rig work and constructions. Men are more likely to be risk takers and undertake dangerous actitivities and dangerous sports.
Men are less likely to read symptoms more effectively and are less likely to seek help early.

Question 2

Why are men more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases?

Answer 2

Due to lifestyle; smoking and drinking

Question 3

Why are women more able to suffer from Alzheimer’s?

Answer 3

Due to poor cognitive reserve and lack of prior exercise

Question 4

What is the most influential type of masculinity?

Answer 4

Hegemonic

Question 5

What is hegemonic masculinity linked with?

Answer 5

Authority , power, paid work, physical strength and heterosexuality

Question 6

Give a few reasons why the gender gap in life expectancy is getting smaller

Answer 6

Women increasingly adopt men’s way of life
More and more women are heavy smokers
More and more women are heavy drinkers
Women’s diet is getting unhealthy
Women increasingly undertake more dangerous activities

Question 7

What are some inequalities observed in the healthcare system?

Answer 7

Healthcare professional attitudes
Lack of education/ training
Health professional skill/ confidence
Incorrect clinical assumption
Consequences