SOC 233 Lecture Notes - Reference Group, Symbolic Interactionism, Medicalization
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Looks at how the influence of others shapes the understanding of one self. Focused on how to construct our position paper. People visit the doctor for illnesses which are the result of social ramifications. When people are sick, they have to see a doctor if they want to get better. A doctor gets paid to treat sick people; keeps them wealthy (labour division). People seek advice of a doctor, which functions to maintain their social status (hierarchical division). Doctors function as peace of mind to sick people; maintain sanity. Doctors keep people healthy so they are able to continue fulfilling their role in society (labour division). Dysfunctional people not being able to work because they are sick. Functional people being able to work because they are feeling well. Sick role able to get rid of symptoms through the use of medicine. Manifest function giving people pills to get better without understanding.
