Gender and Health Inequality (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Morbidity paradox
Morbidity paradox
Women live longer but experience more illness throughout life
Life expectancy 2014: men vs women (UK)
Life expectancy 2014: men vs women (UK)
Men 79.2 years, women 83.3 years
Gender gap in life expectancy (approx.)
Gender gap in life expectancy (approx.)
Women maintain approx. 4-year advantage over men
Years in less than optimal health: women vs men
Years in less than optimal health: women vs men
Women 18 years, men 15.1 years
Women's illness likelihood vs men (when controlled)
Women's illness likelihood vs men (when controlled)
42% more likely to experience periods of illness
Alan Dolan 2011: key finding on male health behaviour
Alan Dolan 2011: key finding on male health behaviour
Male risk-taking varies by economic circumstances, not one homogeneous masculine culture
Surgery threshold (women's healthcare)
Surgery threshold (women's healthcare)
Women cross it for children, making own consultations easier
Hilary Graham 1984: differential consumption
Hilary Graham 1984: differential consumption
Women sacrifice own needs (food/heating) for partners & children
Social class vs gender as health determinant
Social class vs gender as health determinant
Social class can override gender in health outcomes
Health gap: disadvantaged vs wealthy women (2009-11)
Health gap: disadvantaged vs wealthy women (2009-11)
20.1 fewer years of good health in disadvantaged areas
Relative wealth vs gender impact on life expectancy
Relative wealth vs gender impact on life expectancy
Wealthy man typically lives longer than poor woman
Men in bottom 10%: % of life in good health
Men in bottom 10%: % of life in good health
70.9% of their lives
Biological factors affecting women's health (3 examples)
Biological factors affecting women's health (3 examples)
Menstrual difficulties, pregnancy issues, menopause challenges