Sociology 2246A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Social Theory, Neoliberalism, Trans Fat
16 Nov 2016
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The individual level of well being tends to correspond to the location of the individual in the social structure. Lower in social structure relates to illness where higher, relates to health. At least two aspects of income are relevant: 1. Income sufficiency or adequacy for such things as the purchase of food, shelter, transportation, and recreational or leisure activities: 2. Income stability so that the money available is consistently and predictably from month to month, year to year. Material circumstances can influence health directly through assaults to the physical body (spread of infections) Material insufficiencies are associated with challenges to mental health and well-being. Poorer people are also more likely to cope by engaging in some behaviours that may have health-threatening results, such as eating carb filled diets, trans fat or low protein. Neo-materialist approach: explanation for the link between inequality and health.
