Based on Your Own Opinion as Well as What You

question 52

Essay

Based on your own opinion as well as what you have learned in this course,what one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most justified? What one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most unjust? Explain your answers.

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Definitions:

Hand Wash

The act of cleaning one's hands using water and soap or other cleansing agents to remove dirt, germs, and unwanted substances.

Mortality

The incidence of death in a population or the number of deaths occurring from a particular cause over a specified period.

Ignaz Semmelweis

A Hungarian physician known for his early discovery of the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in hospital settings.

Midwives

Health professionals specializing in providing care and support to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period.