Not Tonight - Migraine and the Politics of Gender and Health

Migraine is a disabling, and painful disorder that affects over 36 million Americans. Nevertheless, it is frequently dismissed, ignored, and delegitimized. The author argues that this general dismissal of migraine can be traced back to the gendered social values embedded in the way we talk about, understand, and make policies for people in pain.

About the author

Joanna Kempner is assistant professor of sociology and an affiliate of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research at Rutgers University.

Summary

Migraine is a disabling, and painful disorder that affects over 36 million Americans. Nevertheless, it is frequently dismissed, ignored, and delegitimized. The author argues that this general dismissal of migraine can be traced back to the gendered social values embedded in the way we talk about, understand, and make policies for people in pain.

Product details

• Authors: Joanna Kempner, Joanna Leslie Kempner, Kempner Joanna
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.10.2014
• EAN: 9780226179018
• ISBN: 978-0-226-17901-8
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, Medical Sociology