Question 1

Pains resulting from fruit picking conditions are an example of:

Accepted Answer

Structural violence refers to systematic ways in which social structures harm or disadvantage individuals, such as poor working conditions in fruit picking.

Question 2

An example of symbolic violence in this chapter is:

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Symbolic violence refers to the subtle, often unnoticed forms of domination and discrimination that reinforce social hierarchies. Crescencio's headaches, linked to work hierarchy and racist insults, exemplify this concept as they reflect the internalization of social oppression.

Question 3

Bernardo's stomach pain can be traced to which of the following?

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C

Question 4

Fear of authority among undocumented workers is an example of:

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Symbolic violence refers to the ways in which power is exercised through the use of symbols, language, and other non-physical means. In this case, the fear of authority among undocumented workers is an example of symbolic violence because it is a way of controlling and oppressing undocumented workers without the use of physical force.

Question 5

The forms of violence experienced by Triqui fruit pickers are often:

Accepted Answer

The violence experienced by Triqui fruit pickers is often mutually producing and reinforcing, meaning that different forms of violence interact and sustain each other, creating a cycle that perpetuates their marginalization and exploitation.

Question 6

If structural factors contribute significantly to obesity among Latinos, what might be a useful solution?

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Ensuring safer neighborhoods for exercise addresses structural factors by providing a safe environment for physical activity, which can help reduce obesity rates.

Question 7

What makes someone a virtuous biocitizen?

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Question 8

What are the social and cultural benefits of having a "proper body"?

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Having a "proper body" can lead to increased income and access to benefits due to societal preferences and biases towards certain body types, which can influence job opportunities and social status.

Question 9

Where do Latino youth generally learn about healthy food and eating?

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Parents are the primary source of information about healthy food and eating for Latino youth.

Question 10

What is the likely effect of health programs aimed at addressing Latino obesity as a problem of ignorance?

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Treating obesity as primarily an ignorance problem may overlook other factors such as socioeconomic status, access to healthy foods, and cultural influences, potentially compounding health issues rather than addressing the root causes.

Question 11

In this study, black drug users maintained an appearance of control and fun-seeking. White drug users:

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White drug users considered themselves to be depressed, contrasting with the black drug users who maintained an appearance of control and fun-seeking.

Question 12

In relation to HIV infection, what was the effect of rinsing contaminated needles with water?

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Question 13

The term developed by Bourdieu to describe a person's conscious and unconscious dispositions is:

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Habitus is a term developed by Pierre Bourdieu to describe the system of dispositions that are acquired through socialization and that shape an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Question 14

Physical patterns of heroin use are based on many distinct cultural practices. Those physical patterns of use:

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Physical patterns of heroin use are inscribed upon the body in a pattern of scars, infections, and postures.

Question 15

What was the effect of knowledge-based hepatitis C prevention campaigns?

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Question 16

The act of cutting can be viewed:

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Cutting can be seen as a symptom of an underlying disorder, such as depression or anxiety, and also as a form of bodily agency, where individuals exert control over their bodies.

Question 17

What is the link between suicidality and cutting?

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Cutting is a form of self-harm that is not always associated with a desire to end one's life, whereas suicidality involves thoughts or actions related to ending one's life.

Question 18

In her narrative, Sarah describes self-cutting as:

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Question 19

In what the authors describe as the first mode of agency, what is the relation between self and world?

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Question 20

In terms of dealing with stress, how does cutting make the youth in this study feel?

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that cutting may provide temporary relief for some individuals, but it does not universally make all youth feel better.

Quiz 11: Medical Anthropology