Queer embodiment refers to the physical manifestation of non-heteronormative identities and experiences that challenge the dominant cultural norms around gender expression and sexual orientation. It...
Reproductive rights refer to the legal right to choose whether to have children, and if so, when and how many. This includes access to contraception, abortion, adoption, and assisted reproductive...
The process of legally changing one's gender identity is often referred to as "bureaucratic gender recognition" due to the multiple steps required by law enforcement agencies, hospitals, courts, and...
During the Middle Ages, humoral theory dominated Western medicine, which held that the body was made up of four fluids—blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile—and illnesses were caused by an...
Trans people have been challenging societal norms for decades now through their existence. Trans individuals' bodies have become an object of intense scrutiny and speculation due to their gender...
A common slogan in medical ethics is "first do no harm" ("primum non nocere"), which means that physicians are obligated to act in ways that will not intentionally cause harm to their patients. This...
Cultural Perceptions of Medical Authority
Medical authority is defined as "the right to exercise power within a healthcare setting". In many cultures around the world, traditional medicine has...
When it comes to understanding how age impacts individuals and their personal experiences, researchers have traditionally focused on the idea that there are certain societal milestones that mark the...
Practice care is about making sure that people have access to basic necessities for their survival, such as food, water, shelter, clothing, healthcare, education, etc. In this essay I will explain...
The medical system is an important part of society that provides healthcare services to individuals who are sick or injured. It includes various professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists,...