Health Inequalities: Age and Ethnicity

Question 1

Define what is meant by social constructionism

Answer 1

Theoretical framework that emphasises the cultural and historical aspects of phenomena widely thought to be exclusively natural

Question 2

How is age a social construction?

Answer 2

Socially negotiated through social interactions- socialised into adopting certain social roles appropriate to our gender and age

Question 3

How is race a social construction?

Answer 3

social category based on experiences of racism and discrimination

Question 4

Explain the life-course model of health?

Answer 4

The maternal environment surrounding the foetus during its development phase plays a vital role in determining its disease risk during the later stages

Question 5

Discuss health inequalities related to age

Answer 5

Poverty in childhood

Teenage pregnancy .

Question 6

Give examples of health inequalities experienced by migrants and BMEGs.

Answer 6

Higher rates of unemployment
Racism - leads to social exclusion and poverty
Restricted in ability to work

Question 7

Define intersectionality

Answer 7

Refers to the multiple oppressions that are stimulaneous, inseparable and interwinded

Question 8

How does intersectionality apply to health?

Answer 8

Power and demonination- important in different contexts and over time - ned not be a pre-determined pattern