Discussion: Thoughts
In your own words, what is meant by the concept of illness as a social construction? The authors are not arguing that illnesses are somehow "unreal" or "imaginary"; what specifically do they mean when they discuss the social construction of illness? In what specific ways is the concept of illness-as-social-construction useful in understanding and answering societal problems?
Aricle: The Social Construction of Illness: Key Insights and Policy Implications by Peter Conrad and Kristin K. Barker.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.