SCCM Resource Library-Understanding Intersectionality and Healthcare

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The speaker discusses the concept of intersectionality in healthcare and its impact on discrimination and disadvantage. Intersectionality refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, and how they create overlapping systems of discrimination. The speaker highlights the case of the Graffiti v. General Motors to illustrate how intersectionality was overlooked, leading to discrimination against African-American women. This concept was coined by feminist and social activist Kimberly Crenshaw, who emphasized that gender and race cannot be looked at in isolation as they are interwoven. The speaker also discusses the underrepresentation of minorities in medical schools, the impact of sexual harassment on women in science and medicine, and the disparities in access to healthcare. They argue that addressing intersectionality is crucial for reducing inequality in healthcare and society as a whole. The speaker suggests that a diverse healthcare workforce improves patient outcomes and financial performance. They also emphasize the need to address social determinants of health and increase diversity in healthcare professions to better serve diverse populations.

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Ethics End of Life, Professional Development and Education, 2022

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The session was created by SCCM's Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee. The aim of this session is to discuss the unique challenges faced by patients who are members of an underrepresented group, including religious, ethnic, and gender identity minority groups. Speakers will also touch on the role of cross-sectionality in practice.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Ethics End of Life

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Ethics and End of Life

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Year 2022

Keywords

intersectionality

healthcare

discrimination

disadvantage

race

gender

disparities

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