What issues of gender, particularly concerning women’s health and societal roles, does Abraham Verghese explore in “Cutting for Stone”?

“Exploring the Intersections of Gender and Health: A Literary Journey with Abraham Verghese’s ‘Cutting for Stone'”
Objective: This discussion essay invites you to explore the complex intersections of gender, health, and socio-cultural contexts through the lens of literature, using Abraham Verghese’s novel “Cutting for Stone” as a primary reference. You are encouraged to analyze how gender roles and expectations influence access to healthcare, the quality of health services received, and the overall health outcomes of individuals in diverse global settings, as depicted in the novel and beyond. Drawing upon your readings of Abraham Verghese’s “Cutting for Stone,” critically examine the portrayal of gender roles and their impact on health and healthcare access within the novel. How do these literary depictions reflect real-world issues related to gender and health in a global context? Please select one of the following prompts to write your discussion essays, then see below for writing your response essay:
Prompt 1:Gender Roles and Health Outcomes:
What issues of gender, particularly concerning women’s health and societal roles, does Abraham Verghese explore in “Cutting for Stone”? Discuss the author’s perspective on these issues and how it is articulated through the narrative. (Identify and describe at least two gender-related issues presented in the novel. How do these reflect broader societal attitudes towards women and their health?) Analyze how the novel portrays gender roles and expectations, and their direct and indirect effects on the health outcomes of its characters. Discuss how these roles influence access to healthcare, the availability of medical treatment, and the societal attitudes towards health and illness.
Global Health Perspectives: Extend your analysis a little beyond the novel to discuss real-world examples where gender roles significantly impact health outcomes and access to healthcare. How do these examples compare with the narrative in “Cutting for Stone”? What lessons can be drawn from the novel and these real-world contexts to improve gender equity in health?
Prompt 2: The Female Experience in Ethiopia through “Cutting for Stone”:
Through the lives of characters such as Hema, Matron, Rosina, Sister Mary Joseph Praise, Genet, Tsige, and the experiences of women seeking medical treatment at Missing Hospital, what insights do we gain about the lives of women in Ethiopia?Reflect on the gender dynamics and societal expectations depicted in the novel. Describe at least two specific gender differences between the experiences of these women and those in your own community or another community you are familiar with.
Discuss how the portrayal of these women’s experiences provides a lens through which to view gender and health issues in a global context. What does this comparison reveal about the universal and unique challenges women face in different societies?
Global Health Perspectives: Extend your analysis a little beyond the novel to discuss real-world examples where gender roles significantly impact health outcomes and access to healthcare. How do these examples compare with the narrative in “Cutting for Stone”? What lessons can be drawn from the novel and these real-world contexts to improve gender equity in health?
Guidelines:
Your essay should be at least 500 or more words in length.
Utilize the novel “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese as the primary source for your analysis.
Incorporate at least one additional academic or reputable sources to support your arguments in addition to “Cutting for Stone.”
Use APA style for citations and references. ou can find more information on citation here:
Be critical and reflective, making sure to provide specific examples from the novel and real-life case studies to support your arguments.
Evaluation Criteria:
Essays will be evaluated based on depth of analysis, engagement with the novel and academic sources, coherence of arguments, creativity in linking literature to real-world issues. Structure your essay clearly with an introduction, body paragraphs each focusing on a specific issue or comparison, and a conclusion that synthesizes your reflections and analyses. Make sure to use peer reviewed resources and the resource has to be not longer than 5 years ago. Start with good introduction ,purpose of the paper, in the body of paragraph follow the instructions at the end good conclusion. No AI generator, direct quote, and direct copy paste. Write everything in your own word. Use this reference as one of your reference Verghese, A. (2009). Cutting for stone: a novel. Knopf. (Pages 377-534), Vlassoff C. (2007). Gender differences in determinants and consequences of health and illness and also use additional 2 or 3 references.

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