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, APY2602 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE September 2025
Course
Anthropology of Health (APY2602)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
The Anthropology of Health and Healing
APY2602 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE September 2025; 100%
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.. This is an essay type assignment. You are required to provide a discussion of approximately 6
pages (1200 words) in length. Rather than merely familiarise you with the contents of the
relevant study units, the aim of this assignment is to develop your skills in identifying primary
ideas pertaining to the topic in question, and to integrate your information in a concise
discussion. Please feel free to support your argument with day-to-day examples as well
information from other sources such as scholarly articles/texts. Your assignment will be
assessed with due regard for the following elements: • A heading/Topic • Table of contents • An
introduction • The ‘body’, which is the main part of your discussion, and which is presented
under subheadings (structure) • Essay substance (Substantiate your claims, do not make general
claims without substantiating. Do not plagiarise) • Referencing (in text referencing and
bibliography/list of references) • The use of your own words in your answer. • The length of
your answer which should be approximately 6 pages (1200 words) in handwriting or typed in 1½
spacing. • A conclusion NB: Pay full attention to this assignment as it will also serve as
preparation for the exams. Assignment question QUESTION 2 “One of the most important
functions of medical anthropology is precisely to question the conventional and universal value
and significance of biomedicine” (Unisa 2023:12) Considering the above statement and other
functions of the field, discuss the relevance of anthropology of health (also known as medical
anthropology) in understanding health, healing and medical systems in western and indigenous
societies. Applying examples and case studies from the module will benefit your discussion.
he Relevance of Medical Anthropology in Understanding Health, Healing, and Medical
Systems
Table of Contents
1. Introduction