demedicalisering
Demedicalisering refers to the process by which certain conditions, behaviors, or experiences that were once considered medical problems are redefined as normal variations of human experience, social issues, or individual choices. This shift can occur due to changes in cultural understanding, scientific knowledge, or societal values. For example, what was once considered a mental illness might later be viewed as a reaction to trauma or a political issue.
The concept of demedicalisering is closely linked to the social construction of illness. It suggests that the
Conversely, the opposite process, medicalization, involves the expansion of medical authority and the definition of new