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At first sight "health" and "illness"appear to be simply medical issues - In what ways have sociologists contributed to an understanding of these aspects of human behaviour?
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At first sight "health" and "illness" appear to be simply medical issues. In what ways have sociologists contributed to an understanding of these aspects of human behaviour? The concept of 'health' is one that has interested sociologists for many years and their cultural and social aspects have been the subjects for much contention. I am going to explore the different theories put forward as to the function of these aspects of human behaviour and if they are to societies benefit. Marxist sociologists for example have theorised for years that doctors are merely unnecessary tools of an oppressive capitalist system while the functionalists have retorted stating that doctors and the 'sick role' are crucial to the easy running of a society. In order to explore these arguments it is necessary to define the elements of "health" and "illness" presented within the question. For the purpose of this argument I am...
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