ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Sociology of Health and Illness (9613) Semester: Autumn, 2020

Level: Postgraduate Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit: 1-4)

Q.1 Discuss the aim and scope of the discipline of sociology of health. (20)
Q.2 Discuss functional it and conflict perspectives with reference to the health issues.
(20)
Q.3 Critically analyze the issue of class and health inequalities. Share examples from
Pakistani society. (20)
Q.4 Explain the contribution of the radical sociology in the field of the study of
health. (20)
Q.5 Analyze the phenomenon of illness with reference to different empirical studies
and existing body of knowledge. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit: 5-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Explain and discuss the status of health in low income countries and how the issue
is related to socio-economic status. (20)
Q.2 What is the role of spiritual health in social life? (20)
Q.3 Define the mental health facilities and their importance in current times. (20)
Q.4 Discuss and critically evaluate the mental health facilities available in Pakistan. (20)
Q.5 Write note on following:
a) Effects of poor sanitation on health status of a society
b) Malnutrition as a major health issue (20)