The Household Production of Health and Women's Work: New Directions in Medical Anthropology and Households Research

摘要: Recent discussions on the household production of health focus how and illness are produced in household. New economic models view it as a site where both consumption take place; neo-Marxist refinements have demonstrated that may also be characterized by conflicting interests, which often involve gender age inequalities. This type micro-level analysis is important improving understanding behaviors, then used to increase effectiveness international programs, many been thus far criticized for their ineffectiveness. An women's roles towards this end paramount women typically managers domestic economy, situation noted, but research scant. studies examined impact work, inside outside home, health. It essential assess resources (e.g., money, time, food, knowledge, treatments, power) distributed distribution differentially affect members, especially children. Important topics warrant further exploration literature include life-cycle, examination female-headed households, greater role men health, inform policies.