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This lecture will explore Chapter 7, examining key concepts and societal relevance tied to understanding illness perspectives, including distinctions between disease, illness, and sickness. We will analyze common illness discourses, cultural stereotypes, and media influences, highlighting their effects on societal perceptions. Gender-based impacts, such as feminist perspectives and the medicalization of women, will be discussed alongside trends in modern medicine, such as cosmetic treatments...