Sociology Flashcards
Define Sociology
Socius (Latin) = Companion
Logos (Greek) = study of
Sociology is the study of society or of the way society is organized
Define Globalisation
Globalisation is the movement of products, ideas and people affect
Name the classic ‘groups’ used in health
Age
Gender
Location
Culture and ethnic group
Socioeconomic groups
Education level
Different population populations have different…
Needs
Views
External Influences
Networks
Access to services
Define health inequalities
Difference in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups
In what groups types of people is there health inequalities and give an example of each group
Socio-economic factors, for example, income
Geography, for example, region or whether urban or rural
Specific characteristics including those protected in law, such as sex, ethnicity or disability
Socially excluded groups, for example, people experiencing homelessness
Name factors that influence health
Psychological
Economic
Education
Culture
Social conditions and networks
Environmental
Political
Transport
Organisation of services (beyond healthcare)
Name groups of individuals that are common groups seen as ‘vulnerable’
Families with a lone parent, or neither parent in employment
Homeless
Minority ethnic groups
Pensioners
People with a disability
Unemployed or daily earners
Women, due to the traditional role, have smaller salaries and pensions
Young people, without work
What is demography?
Statistical study of human populations
Can be specific to an area
Who produces data on demography?
Government
Scientific research
Service providers
Marketing and economic researchers
Marketing and advertising industry
Food is sued as an opportunity to analyse symbols and issues related to:
Gender
Race/ethnicity
Socio-economic inequalities
Power relations and social processes, from family units to global systems
