Sociology and health
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Sociology and health

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What is the primary function of cultural norms in shaping individual behavior?

  • To enforce laws and regulations in a society
  • To provide guidelines for what is considered appropriate or acceptable (correct)
  • To internalize social values and behaviors through education
  • To influence health outcomes through socioeconomic status
  • What type of cultural norm is not strictly enforced but is still widely accepted?

  • Social environment
  • Mores
  • Folkways (correct)
  • Taboos
  • Which of the following agents of socialization has the greatest influence on values and norms from an early age?

  • Family (correct)
  • Media
  • Education
  • Peers
  • What is the primary focus of the sociology of health?

    <p>How social factors impact health outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can socialization influence health behaviors?

    <p>By learning healthy habits or unhealthy norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a social determinant of health that affects health outcomes?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of disparities in health outcomes between different social groups?

    <p>Health inequities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cultural norms influence health behaviors?

    <p>By shaping individual behavior through guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between mores and folkways?

    <p>Mores are strongly held, while folkways are not strictly enforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent of socialization influences socialization through media representation and messaging?

    <p>Media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cultural Norms

    • Definition: Cultural norms are the shared values, beliefs, and customs that are widely accepted and expected within a particular culture or society.
    • Influence on behavior: Cultural norms shape individual behavior by providing guidelines for what is considered appropriate or acceptable.
    • Types of norms:
      • Folkways: informal norms that are not strictly enforced, e.g. table manners
      • Mores: strongly held norms that are enforced by social pressure, e.g. laws against murder
      • Taboos: strongly forbidden norms, e.g. incest
    • Norms and health:
      • Cultural norms can influence health behaviors, e.g. diet, exercise, and hygiene practices
      • Norms can also affect health outcomes, e.g. cultural beliefs about mental illness can impact seeking help

    Socialization

    • Definition: Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize social norms, values, and behaviors.
    • Agents of socialization:
      • Family: primary socialization agent, influencing values and norms from an early age
      • Peers: socialization through friendships and peer groups
      • Education: formal education influences socialization through curriculum and social interactions
      • Media: socialization through media representation and messaging
    • Socialization and health:
      • Socialization influences health behaviors, e.g. learning healthy habits or unhealthy norms
      • Socialization can also impact health outcomes, e.g. cultural beliefs about body image

    Sociology and Health

    • Definition: Sociology of health examines how social factors, such as socioeconomic status, education, and occupation, impact health outcomes.
    • Social determinants of health:
      • Socioeconomic status: income, education, occupation, and access to resources
      • Social environment: housing, transportation, and access to healthcare
      • Cultural and social norms: influencing health behaviors and outcomes
    • Health inequities:
      • Disparities in health outcomes between different social groups, e.g. racial/ethnic minorities, low-income populations
      • Structural barriers to healthcare access, e.g. lack of health insurance, language barriers

    Anthropology and Health

    • Definition: Medical anthropology examines the cultural and social contexts of health and illness.
    • Key concepts:
      • Cultural competence: understanding and respect for diverse cultural beliefs and practices
      • Health beliefs: cultural and personal beliefs about health and illness
      • Illness narratives: personal stories of illness experience and meaning
    • Applied anthropology and health:
      • Anthropologists work in healthcare settings to improve cultural competence and health outcomes
      • Anthropological research informs health policy and program development

    Cultural Norms

    • Cultural norms are shared values, beliefs, and customs that shape individual behavior and provide guidelines for what is considered appropriate or acceptable.
    • Folkways are informal norms that are not strictly enforced, such as table manners, while mores are strongly held norms that are enforced by social pressure, like laws against murder.
    • Taboos are strongly forbidden norms, such as incest, and are often considered unacceptable by society.
    • Cultural norms influence health behaviors, including diet, exercise, and hygiene practices, and can also affect health outcomes, such as cultural beliefs about mental illness impacting seeking help.

    Socialization

    • Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize social norms, values, and behaviors.
    • Family is the primary socialization agent, influencing values and norms from an early age, while peers, education, and media also play significant roles.
    • Socialization influences health behaviors, such as learning healthy habits or unhealthy norms, and can also impact health outcomes, such as cultural beliefs about body image.

    Sociology and Health

    • The sociology of health examines how social factors, such as socioeconomic status, education, and occupation, impact health outcomes.
    • Social determinants of health include socioeconomic status, social environment, and cultural and social norms.
    • Health inequities arise from disparities in health outcomes between different social groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, and are often caused by structural barriers to healthcare access, like lack of health insurance or language barriers.

    Anthropology and Health

    • Medical anthropology examines the cultural and social contexts of health and illness.
    • Cultural competence is essential in healthcare, as it involves understanding and respect for diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
    • Health beliefs are cultural and personal beliefs about health and illness, and illness narratives are personal stories of illness experience and meaning.
    • Anthropologists work in healthcare settings to improve cultural competence and health outcomes, and anthropological research informs health policy and program development.

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