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The book not only addresses postgraduate students but all those who intend to research in the area of sociology of health and medicine. The content and organization of this book are designed to set it apart from other textbooks in medical sociology while retaining its anchor in the mainstream of general sociology. A basic premise underlies this book, namely that the institutions of medicine are a public resource and not the private property of those who ...
The relationship between gender and health is complex. The gender inequality entrenched in our social structure and manifested through patriarchal system has put women in an unequal position in terms of health indicators. This has deep implications for the health and development of children, and also for women themselves. Gender and Health is a collection of articles reflecting critically upon the current status of our knowledge about gender inequalities in ...