Towards a sociology of child health

Journal/Book: Sociol Health Ill. 1998; 20: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JF, Oxon, England. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 269-288.

Abstract: This paper argues that children, as an important social group, repay study in connection with the sociology of health and illness. The paper outlines the neglect of children within medical sociology and goes on to open up a discussion towards a sociology of child health. The paper makes three main points. First, consideration of the case of health and illness helps understanding of children's social positioning as a minority group. Secondly, children present a clear case for considering people as embodied health care actors. Thirdly, taking account of children in the sociology of health requires rethinking the division of labour and inter-generational relationships within it.

Note: Review Mayall B, Univ London, Inst Educ, Social Sci Res Unit, 18 Woburn Sq, London WC1H 0NS, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): children; childhood; sociology; health

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