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Assess the Marxists view of the role of Medicine and Medical Professions.
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Samina Iqbal 12A Assess the Marxists view of the role of Medicine and Medical Professions The view on the role of Medicine and Medical Profession in society differs hugely. The differentiating theories regarding the sociology of Health clearly portray this. The Modern pre-occupation with health has lead to an increase social control of society by Medical professions The Marxist view of the role of medicine and medical profession is that the welfare state (including the NHS) was created to pacify the working class. Although it benefits the capitalists the most by giving them a healthy workforce. They believe the reason for work is for capital class, so they have a 'healthy workforce'. They believe that the medical profession serves, as a 'Gatekeeper', a means to define those who are officially sick and so unable to work. Part of their role also involves controlling the workforce in society, providing...
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