WGST 1808 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Ableism, Underweight, Heterosexism

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Women's and Gender Studies
• Course: WGST 1808
• Professor: Debra Graham

Document Summary

Biomedical model and the social determinants of health. Fullness & fairness in quality in life. There is a change in men"s health & body perfection -> on the rise (thanks media) The notion of looks over good health to attain the prefect body. Gay men were targeted in the media on stereotypes but lesbians weren"t. Gays and lesbians and bisexuals are more likely to consult mental health services. Lesbians are less likely to consult a doctor (affects health) Need a change in environment for the perception of disabled. Disability rises with age (women are higher than men) There is a lack of access, respect for autonomy, and poverty. Every individual has specific needs that make health care difficult to access for some people. Can be combined with social exclusion, poverty, mistrust and fear. Glass ceiling: men are in dangerous jobs. Glass cellar: women can"t improve; you will always be paid less; you are the mother .