Problem
Author Cockerman - Chaper 3 The Social Demography of Health: Social Class
1. As described in Cockerham Chapter 3, socioeconomic status (SES) is the "fundamental cause" of health and illness in the United States. What is specifically meant by this phrase? Provide at least one specific example.
2. Race and gender also influence health and illness in the United States in unique ways. Choose one of these social groups (i.e., either race or gender) and provide two specific ways in which this social group is associated with health and illness outcomes according to the "In Sickness and in Wealth" episode.
3. Discuss the prominent reasons for disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and how structural factors lead to these outcomes.