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Гендерный аспект социологии медицины и здоровья
Gender aspect in the sociology of medicine and health

Author(s): S. А. Sud’in
Subject(s): Gender Studies
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: gender; sociology of medicine and health; social policy; life expectancy; mental health

Summary/Abstract: In the article health-related gender differences caused by medical, socio-cultural and individual variables: lifestyle, ideology, attitudes, social roles and stereotypes are considered. Gender differences in the sphere of mental health are also analyzed; the conclusion about the importance of the differential approach to the social policy in consideration of gender aspects is made.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 24-31
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Russian
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