Module 1-6

Question 1

Define sociology

Answer 1

Sociology: a social science that examines human society
Looks at the factors of
historical - how past influences present
cultural - how culture impacts our lives
structural - how organization shapes lives
critical - how we can improve

Question 2

Define sociology of health

Answer 2

Sociology of health: a branch of sociology that examines how society shapes and constrains health

Question 3

Define health

Answer 3

Health: a state of complete physical mental and emotional health. Not just the absence of illness

Question 4

What are the two models of health

Answer 4

1. Biomedical model - assumes health is objective, intention is to cure, and health is the individuals responsibility
2. Social model - assumes health is determined by many factors, its intention is to prevent illness, and believes that promoting health is a social responsibility

Question 5

What are the defining characteristics of the biomedical model

Answer 5

1. Cartesian mind/body dualism (Rene descartes)
2. Machine metaphor
3. Specific ethology
4. Technological imperative

Question 6

What are the critiques of the biomedical model

Answer 6

FORV
1. Fallacy of specific etiology
2. Objectification
3. Reductionism
4. Victim blaming

Question 7

What are the defining characteristics of the social model

Answer 7

SP, SC, SO
1. Social production of health
2. Social construction of health
3. Social organization of health

Question 8

What are the critiques of the social model

Answer 8

ESUU
1. Equality is utopian and unachievable
2. Solutions are complex and costly
3. Undermines medicine
4. Under emphasis on individual responsibility

Question 9

How does the social model believe it can cure illness

Answer 9

1. Public policy
2. State intervention - to alleviate inequalities
3. Community lobbying and advocacy

Question 10

Define doctrine

Answer 10

Doctrine: a set of beliefs/teachings

Question 11

Define etiology

Answer 11

Etiology: a cause or origin