HIST 228 Week #1: Lecture Notes LECTURE #1 *Download Syllabus* Goal of the class is to look at the legacy behind Global Pandemics. ACP - Committed murder, always had bad health BCP - Victim, tried to kill A by infecting him The crime was blamed on BCP. Property was going to be split equally between them. Underlying Point Behind Story: This murder case is important because of the incentive to solve it was amplif i ed by them being terrif i ed of the plague. Things like religion and how people interpret these diseases will be discussed. It's also important to understand that politics play a huge role in the outlook of diseases. Different people benef i ted of f of the pandemic (i.e., Hand sanitizer, toilet paper companies, etc.) Goal of the course · Each pandemic has an imprint or a legacy it leaves behind. · We study the unique socio-cultural impact of different pandemics. · Our goal is to see how modern healthcare and social medicine has been shaped by past pandemics . We look at socio-economic changes that were directly impacted by pandemics . A major part of the course explores themes that are closely connected to pandemics. Like changes in medical theories, evolution of nursing, changing concepts of health and wellness, urban planning, sex education, religious beliefs and beauty standards. Main topics: Smallpox Spanish Flu Syphilis and Morality
- People are judged for having syphilis, there is a stigma attached to it. - Syphilis is associated with negative ideals, misogyny and racism. Tuberculosis and Romance - Only disease associated with something positive - Plays a big role in redef i ning beauty standards - The whiter and paler you are, the more beautiful you are considered Cholera and Sanitation - A social disease o A social disease is something that (GOOGLE) HIV AIDS and Sex Education YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN NEED YOU Give Love PROTECT YOUR FAMILY USE A CONDOM EVERY TIME YOU HAVE SEX Accept and support a person with AIDS KENTA NATIONAL AIDS / STDS CONTROL PROGRAMME, P.O.BOX 18361, NAPIOBI, KENYA TEL: 729527 7 43/52 FAX 72950€ - Everyone agreed to develop sex education
From Plague to Covid · Scapegoating and discrimination · Fantastic cures · Continuous evolution of prophylactics. · Conspiracy theories · Resistance to public health policies · Rumours and fearmongering Our behaviours haven't changed from the past; this is exhibited throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We have to take into account that there are many factors that determine one's health (i.e. not just Diet and Fitness). In 10-12 years COVID will have a legacy. MY OPINION: it will be related to mental health. COVID put mental health in the forefront. Concluding Notes: 5 DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS Free to choose any disease for our assignments - The f i nal project is a disease that is not covered in the course - Worksheets are very easy Tips and Tricks · Attend lectures. . Do the readings · Always ask questions