Margaret Lock

Margaret Lock is a Canadian anthropologist known for her research on how cultural and social factors influence health, illness, and medical practices. She explores how different societies understand and experience health, emphasizing that notions of the body and medicine vary widely across cultures. Her work highlights the importance of considering cultural context in healthcare, particularly in areas like childbirth and aging. Lock’s insights help bridge the gap between biomedical science and diverse cultural beliefs, fostering more culturally sensitive medical practices and improving patient care worldwide.