ANTH 2136: World Perspectives on Health An Exploration of Medical Anthropology Fall 2021 10:30-12:20 M/W AC Room 216 Professor Laurie Greene Office Hours: m/w 12:30-1:30 or any day by appointment Office: AC224g or on Zoom Cell Phone: text in emergency (609) 214-6596 Email: laurie.greene@stockton.edu ( please put "Anth 2136" in subject line ) This semester we will be exploring the burgeoning field of medical anthropology. Medical anthropology is an applied discipline which starts with two insights; first, that cultural premises which are often unconscious or difficult to recognize shape the way that we understand health and healing practices (illness and health are an “imposition of human meanings on naturally occurring processes”), and second, that disease patterns, social norms, and socio-economic arrangements are intrinsically related (social ...
Stigma and Addiction Image What is stigma? Stigma is a discrimination against an identifiable group of people, a place, or a nation. Stigma about people with SUD might include inaccurate or unfounded thoughts like they are dangerous, incapable of managing treatment, or at fault for their condition. Where does stigma come from? For people with an SUD, stigma may stem from antiquated and inaccurate beliefs that addiction is a moral failing, instead of what we know it to be—a chronic, treatable disease from which patients can recover and continue to lead healthy lives. How does stigma affect people with SUD? Feeling stigmatized can reduce the willingness of individuals with SUD to seek treatment. 1,2 Stigmatizing views of people with SUD are common; this stereotyping can lead others to feel pity, fear, anger, and a desire for social distance from people with an SUD. 2 Stigmatizing language can negatively influence health care provider perceptions of people with SUD, which can i...
Themes and tasks: Homepage logo (do ac) Addiction and drug use in Atlantic City (evocative summary) Brief project description Challenges ( harm reduction as treatment debate) Themes Each needs to be named and described and maybe one/more short example Relationships Coping with difficulty Salience of drug culture Relentless Struggle Isolation Helplessness Sanctity of life Denial Links to each narrative quote for header photo title narrative in proper format
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