Assignment:
Q1. Explain the concept of ethical relativism. What are the inherent dangers in ethical relativism?
Q2. How does elitism impact our perceptions and our actions as professionals in public health? How can we mitigate against elitism?
Q3. When making involuntary quarantine decisions, determine what ethical theories support our decision and which refute the decision. How does a public health officer decide which ethical theory to adopt when faced with a pandemic disease attack?
Q4. Compare and contrast the theories of justice presented in Morrison's text.
Q5. In the case of reproductive technology, what is the basis for developing an ethical position? How would you reconcile that position as a public health officer if it violates your personal worldview despite its evidence based efficacy?
Q6. Define the nature of social injustice and its impact on public health.
Q7. Balance social injustice in broad frameworks of government (public policy), institutional, and personal/family accountability toward sustaining a healthy lifestyle leading to a healthier society in general.
Q8. Explain the concept of "Wicked Problems" and their applications to intractable social problems in society.
Q9. Define the limited role of government in correcting perceived social injustices. Are their limits to what any nation-state can do in regard to many social problems?
Q10. Demonstrate how rule consequentialism is often used in public health agency interventions in social problems.
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.