Sociological Perspectives of Black American Health Disparity: Implications for Social Policy
| Autor: | Linda S. Thompson, Keith O. Plowden |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Sociological theory
Medical sociology Government Economic growth 030504 nursing Leadership and Management Social philosophy Social change General Medicine Criminology 03 medical and health sciences Issues ethics and legal aspects 0302 clinical medicine Social position 030212 general & internal medicine Sociology 0305 other medical science Social theory Social policy |
| Zdroj: | Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice. 3:325-332 |
| ISSN: | 1552-7468 1527-1544 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/152715402237445 |
| Popis: | Understanding health from a social perspective is important if appropriate interventions and policies are to be developed to eliminate disparity. Epidemiological data show Blacks are disproportionately affected by most illnesses. Social factors such as race and class have significantly contributed to this disparity. This article addresses these social factors using Durkheim’s sociological theory along with conflict and micro-interaction social theories. Each theory is discussed along with its social implications. Nurses can play a significant role in helping the government achieve the goals of Healthy People 2010. To do this, they must address racial and class disparities in educational curricula, practice, and research. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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