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Gender inequalities in health may be explained by one or more of the following. One or more because at times there are overlaps between some of them.

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Write a summary of each explanation. Then consider which one you find most persuasive and explain why.

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As far as morbidity rates are concerned some sociologists argue the statistics may not be totally reliable because people do not always report if they are sick. Women are more likely to go to the doctors than men. The morbidity figures for women are likely to be much higher because they may not go the doctors if they have children to care for. However they may go more because of their caring roles, taking children and accompanying elderly relatives.

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Discuss the sociologist below; adding their perspective, a brief summary and an evaluative point

Doyal

Perspective

Marxist feminist

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Lyng

Perspective

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Young men as risk takers and therefore more prone to accidents than young women.

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Dolan (2011) argues not all young males engage in risky behaviours.

Doyal and Pennell

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Marxists feminists

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Taylor, S and Field, D

Perspective

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Use of alcohol and drugs by young men is one of the common causes of suicide by young men.

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Rise of laddism, though death by suicide not as high. Annandale, E (2008)

Graham (1984)

Perspective

Marxist feminist

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Oakley

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Annandale (2008)

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Questions whether the changes taking place in women’s lives over last 30 years in education and employment has led to increased pressures with attendant risks to health.

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Roberts

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O’Brien (2005)

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Traditional masculinities can deter men from seeking medical help.

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Abbot and Wallace

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Stanistreet et al (2005)

Perspective

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Patriarchy problematic for men as well as for women in relation to health care.

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Bowler (1993)

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Annandale, E and Riska, E (2009)

Perspective

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Argue there is a need for a new gender-inclusive approach to men’s and women’s health.

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Doyal

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Lyng

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Doyal and Pennell

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Taylor, S and Field, D

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Graham (1984)

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Oakley

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Annandale (2008)

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Roberts

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O’Brien (2005)

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Abbot and Wallace

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Stanistreet et al (2005)

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Bowler (1993)

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Annandale, E and Riska, E (2009)

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Katz

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