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Which of these is NOT a key concept of the sociological imagination?
Which of these is NOT a key concept of the sociological imagination?
- Recognizing the interplay between personal experiences and broader social forces
- Focusing solely on personal troubles over public issues (correct)
- Looking for connections between individual experiences (biography) and history and social structure
- Understanding how individual lives are shaped by social structures
The biomedical model of health views illness as a solely biological phenomenon.
The biomedical model of health views illness as a solely biological phenomenon.
True (A)
What is the main difference between the biomedical model and social models of health?
What is the main difference between the biomedical model and social models of health?
The biomedical model views health solely through the biological lens, while social models of health consider the broader social, economic, and environmental influences on health and well-being.
The sociological critique of the medical model argues that the focus on ______ can lead to victim blaming.
The sociological critique of the medical model argues that the focus on ______ can lead to victim blaming.
Match the following sociological critiques of the medical model with their descriptions:
Match the following sociological critiques of the medical model with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a critique of the biomedical model's understanding of health?
Which of the following is NOT a critique of the biomedical model's understanding of health?
The phrase 'social determinants of health' refers to the social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes.
The phrase 'social determinants of health' refers to the social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes.
Explain how the concept of intersectionality applies to the study of health and illness.
Explain how the concept of intersectionality applies to the study of health and illness.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how ______ factors can significantly impact the spread and severity of the disease.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how ______ factors can significantly impact the spread and severity of the disease.
Which of the following is NOT a way to think about health and illness as social phenomena?
Which of the following is NOT a way to think about health and illness as social phenomena?
Flashcards
Sociological Imagination
Sociological Imagination
The ability to connect personal experiences with societal and historical contexts.
Biomedicine
Biomedicine
A dominant medical practice focused on biological sciences applied to clinical practice.
Social Models of Health
Social Models of Health
Health viewed as complete wellbeing, influenced by social conditions and determinants.
Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health
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Public Issues vs Personal Troubles
Public Issues vs Personal Troubles
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Fallacy of Specific Etiology
Fallacy of Specific Etiology
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Victim Blaming
Victim Blaming
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Biological Determinism
Biological Determinism
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Intersectionality
Intersectionality
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Sociological Critique of Medical Model
Sociological Critique of Medical Model
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: SOC 248: Health, Illness, and Society
- Instructor: Colin Hastings, PhD
- Date: January 7, 2025
Course Overview
- Course syllabus overview
- In-class activity group formation
- Introductory lecture
- The sociological imagination
- Biomedical and social models of health
- Intersectionality
- Discussion
The Sociological Imagination
- Sociology as a way of knowing
- Connections between individual experiences (biography), history, and society/social structure
- Understanding the relationship between personal experiences and wider society
- Distinction between personal troubles and public issues
Biomedical vs. Social Models of Health and Illness
- Biomedicine: Dominant medical practice, focusing on natural sciences (biology, genetics) to understand and treat illness.
- Individualistic approach, viewing illness as a malfunction of an organism
- Focus on cure, addressing the specific cause of the illness
- Social Models: Health is more than the absence of disease; encompasses physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Disease is influenced by social factors and conditions
- Social determinants of health impact health and well-being
Critiques of the Medical Model
- Underestimates links between people's material circumstances and illness: Fails to adequately account for how social factors like poverty affect health outcomes
- Victim blaming: Places blame on the individual for illness, rather than considering broader social factors
- Fallacy of specific etiology: Presumes a single cause for illness, ignoring complex interactions.
- Objectification: Treat the patient as a biological entity, disregarding their social context.
- Biological Determinism: Overemphasis on biological factors, while ignoring the impact of social factors
COVID-19 Context
- The provided text suggests applying these critiques to the COVID-19 context, emphasizing how some groups were more "exposed and less protected". This could be related to socioeconomic factors, living conditions, and access to resources.
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