Homework
Overview
From a sociological viewpoint, the analysis of health outcomes can be understood through a variety of social variables. Throughout this semester, we have covered several of these, including race, gender, and class in society. For sociologists, these variables can be correlated very strongly with longevity rates, propensities for certain types of disease, and overall rates of mortality. In this final essay, you will describe the key relationship between these social variables and health outcomes and also engage in your own research in which you will come up with one meaningful example of a health issue that is impacted by these variables. This paper will conclude with a discussion on how government interventions (organizations and agencies) are improving health outcomes.
Instructions
Complete 6 pages paper that satisfies the following three areas:
A. Explain how sociologists view the relationship between the key social variables of a class, gender, race and health outcomes. For example, explain how social class can help us predict health-related outcomes. You would do the same for gender and race.
B. Select an illness (e.g., Diabetes, Lupus, Heart Disease) whose health outcomes are clearly impacted by class, gender, and race (all three variables).
a. First, describe the illness.
b. Then explain how the three variables can have an impact on health outcomes in relation to the illness.
c. For example, what can you tell me about the health outcomes of Asians (race) suffering from diabetes (illness)? 9% are at moderate risk for diabetes.
d. Include at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (no more than five years old) to validate your arguments, thoughts, and opinions.
C. Explain how government interventions are improving health outcomes (the illness you selected) in terms of class, gender, and race (all three). Here, you want to identify government organizations/agencies in the U.S. that addresses the illness (one organization for each variable).
a. For example, how is the Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Minority Health (organization) improving health outcomes for minorities (race) who are suffering from diabetes (illness)?
b. Within the essay, be sure to include and apply at least 3 social concepts learned from the course material (other than class, gender, and race).
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.