How does the social construction of illness—both specific illnesses and illness in general—affect the lives of persons who have chronic illnesses?

Disability and chronic illness 

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Choose one topic for your initial post:

1. In part, an individual’s experience of disability and illness reflects their social identity. What do studies tell us about how women’s and men’s experiences of disability differ?
2. How does the social construction of illness—both specific illnesses and illness in general—affect the lives of persons who have chronic illnesses?

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Each week, learners will post one initial post per week.  This post must demonstrate comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real world.  Learners will engage with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week.  To motivate engaged discussion, posts are expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week.  All posts should demonstrate college level writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face classroom, formatted citations and references are not required.  Quotes should not be used at all, or used sparingly.  If you quote a source quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference provided.