SOC102H1 Chapter Notes -Social Capital, Menstruation, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
Document Summary
Sociologists view the human body as 1) biological entity whose well-being is altered by social determinants, 2) political and ideological entity contested by various professional experts, and 3) cultural entity with socially shared meanings. Chapter 33: biocitizenship and mental health in a canadian context. Biocitizenship concept that people are increasingly crafting identities around problems of biological (including mental) health. Based on: individualist social welfare state disappears and responsibility for well-being is transferred to individual citizens. Choice shows full citizenship and promotes well-being: activist self-care. Lobbies government for research and action against mental illnesses: science and education for a population to see the seriousness of mental illnesses and recognize the unique contributions made by mentally ill to society. *accepting that we are at risk of experiencing mental illness helps remove stigma (already ill & potentially ill) Human capacities: ability to make choices, think rationally, exhibit moderate displays of emotion. Chapter 34: love and changes in health.
