Soc 477 quiz 1

What is the main argument of Kübler-Ross in 'On Death and Dying' regarding modern attitudes toward death?

Modern societies have distanced themselves from death, treating it as a medical failure rather than a natural part of life.

In Barthes' 'Mourning Diary', how does he describe the experience of grief?

Grief is unpredictable and doesn't follow a linear process; it is deeply personal and often inadequately expressed through language.

What historical shift does Ariès describe in 'Death Inside Out'?

Death transformed from a public and communal event to something hidden and medicalized, often seen as unnatural.

What paradox does Gorer highlight in 'The Pornography of Death'?

Society does not openly discuss death, but it is sensationalized in media, creating a hidden yet exploited relationship with death.

How does Kellehear challenge the concept of death denial in Western societies?

Kellehear argues that death is not universally denied but is managed in structured ways through institutions.

What does Christakis identify as a problem with how doctors communicate prognosis to terminal patients?

Doctors often avoid clear prognoses due to fear of giving false hope and uncertainty in medical predictions.

What did the SUPPORT Study reveal about doctor-patient communication regarding end-of-life care?

Many doctors fail to discuss prognosis and patient preferences, leading to aggressive treatments instead of comfort-focused care.

In 'Beyond Caring', what ethical issues do Chambliss and Zussman identify in hospital settings?

They discuss how routine hospital work can desensitize medical professionals to suffering and shape ethical decision-making.

What is Durkheim's classification of suicide types based on social integration?

Durkheim identifies egoistic, altruistic, anomic, and fatalistic suicides, emphasizing that social conditions influence suicide risk.

How do Foster et al. assess the impact of COVID-19 on racial health disparities?

They argue that systemic racism and unequal healthcare access exacerbated mortality rates among marginalized groups.

What connection does Klinenberg make between urban isolation and death?

Klinenberg suggests urban isolation leads to individuals dying alone, highlighting social responsibility.

In 'Status Syndrome', what connection does Marmot make between social status and health?

Marmot argues that higher social status is associated with better health outcomes, while lower status contributes to chronic stress and illness.