Treating the Effects of Poverty on Health with Pills Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Treating the effects of poverty on health with pills is referred to as __________.

• A)cultural constructionism
• B)medicalization
• C)biological determinism
• D)ethnomedicine
• E)medical pluralism

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Definitions:

Comparable Worth

The principle that individuals should receive equal pay for work of equal value or worth, regardless of the nature of the job or the demographic characteristics of the employee.

Employment Equity

The practice of ensuring fair hiring and employment practices, aiming to correct disadvantages experienced by diverse groups, promoting a balanced workforce.

Workplace Privacy

The right of individuals to have their personal information protected and not disclosed without consent in the workplace.

Employer Privacy Obligation

The legal and ethical duty of employers to protect the privacy and personal information of their employees.