Midwifery as a Profession: A Sociological Perspective

• Název práce v češtině: Porodní asistentka jako profese: sociologická perspektiva
• Název v anglickém jazyce: Midwifery as a Profession: A Sociological Perspective
• Akademický rok vypsání: 2018/2019
• Typ práce: diplomová práce
• Jazyk práce: angličtina
• Ústav: Katedra sociologie (23-KS)
• Vedoucí / školitel: doc. PhDr. Dino Numerato, Ph.D.
• Řešitel: skrytý - zadáno vedoucím/školitelem
• Datum přihlášení: 29.05.2019
• Datum zadání: 29.05.2019

Zásady pro vypracování

This thesis will be focused on midwifery as a profession, with an empirical focus on Israel. Taking inspiration from the sociology of health-care professions, the objectives of this thesis are threefold: first, to understand how midwives construct their professional identity in their everyday actions, both in relation to other medical and paramedical professions; second, to explore how midwives determine their professional boundaries and autonomy; and, third, to analyse the role of the Ministry of Health in Isreal in the professionalisation of midwifery. The study will be based on a qualitative methodological approach; more specifically on semi-structured interviews with midwives, health policy actors and other relevant stakeholders in Israel.

Seznam odborné literatury

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