Sociology Ch 14: Sociology of the Body Flashcards
1
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Sociology of the Body
A
Field that focuses on how our bodies are affected by social influences. Health and illness, for instance, are shaped by social and cultural factors.
2
Q
Social class as a factor in the Sociology of the Body.
A
Americans who have better education, higher income, and more prestigious occupations have better health
3
Q
Social factors of health and illness?
A
- Race and ethnicity
* Gender
4
Q
Do women or men live longer?
A
women
5
Q
Do women or men have higher rates of illness from acute and nonfatal chronic conditions?
A
women
6
Q
Socialization of nature
A
The process by which we control phenomena regarded as natural, such as reproduction.
