Intersectionality and Health Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards focuses on key concepts from lectures on intersectionality, humanism, socioeconomic status, and related topics in health care.

Intersectionality

Refers to how different aspects of a person’s identity expose them to overlapping forms of discrimination and marginalization.

Humanism

A school of psychology centered on achieving maximum potential by recognizing the uniqueness of individuals.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory developed by Abraham Maslow that outlines five categories of human needs in a hierarchical structure.

Socioeconomic Status (SES)

A key determinant of health that refers to the social class or position of an individual or group.

Minority Stress Theory

Posits that individuals from sexual and gender minority groups face heightened stress, leading to greater health risks.

Ageism

Encompasses both verbal and nonverbal indignities fostering negative stereotypes regarding older adults.

Advocacy

The process aimed at promoting the rights of disadvantaged or oppressed social groups through political and legal strategies.

Racism in Healthcare

Defined as a form of social formation ingrained in social, economic, and political entities, leading to devaluation and differential treatment.

Disability

A broad concept encompassing physical, intellectual, psychiatric, and sensory disabilities as part of human diversity.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB)

Programs and initiatives aimed at creating fair treatment and representation of diverse identities.