Oppression: A social determinant of health. 2nd Edition.
“Oppression and health are intricately connected.”
This edited book presents an analysis of oppression as a significant root of health inequities. Critical social science perspectives and health systems/health sciences knowledge are used to argue we must consistently and explicitly integrate analysis of systemic forces such as capitalism, globalization, imperialism, medicalization, neo-colonialism and neoliberalism if we are to change the oppressive practices that cause ill health. This analysis frames health inequities within the context of systemic oppression through a focus on the differential health outcomes across age, gender, race, social class and sexual orientation. These health inequities are rooted in ageism, misogyny and patriarchy, racism, classism, heterosexism and homophobia (among others).
Beginning with an overview of oppression, this book contains 14 chapters covering a number of structural determinants of health inequities. Chapters cover topics including how oppression is a social determinant of health, planetary health, racialization, Indigeneity, social exclusion, immigrant health, mental health, public policy, big pharma, political economy of health inequities, oppressions revealed during COVID-19, and the constitutional and human right to health.
An additional teaching guide and toolkit are available upon request.
Use this resource to:
- Facilitate discussion on the cycle of oppression and structural forces at the root of oppression to develop collective understanding of the concepts
- Develop course curriculum or professional development plans to strengthen understanding of oppression in its many forms
- Identify strategies to dismantle systems of oppression at organizational, community, academic, and policy levels
Related Resources:
Let’s Talk: Intersectionality (2022)
Structural stigma (2021)
Let’s Talk: Whiteness and health equity (2020)
On all sides: How race, ethnicity & gender influence health risk for transgender students of color (2020)
Addressing stigma: Towards a more inclusive health system (2019)
Let’s talk: Racism and health equity (2018)
Reference
McGibbon, E. (Ed). 2021. Oppression: A social determinant of health. 2nd Edition. Manitoba: Fernwood Publishing.
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