Bodies And Barriers

Autor*innen

• PM Press

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Gesundheit
• LGBTQ+ Literatur
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Meinungsjournalismus & Essays
• Sachliteratur

Mehr zum Buch

LGBT individuals face significant health disparities that impact their overall well-being. Many are still trying to comprehend the interconnected healthcare challenges contributing to these negative health outcomes. This work serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, and activists, offering insights and actionable strategies to enhance queer health. Featuring essays from twenty-six prominent and emerging queer activists, it sheds light on the pervasive health issues faced by the LGBT community. The book challenges traditional views on healthcare delivery and delves into the underlying causes of health disparities and poor health outcomes. It empowers activists with essential knowledge to advocate for health equity through clinical, behavioral, and policy reforms. The contributors share their experiences and lessons learned, providing valuable insights for compassionate healthcare providers, understanding policymakers, and dedicated activists. Drawing from the history of HIV/AIDS in America and the fight against healthcare bias, this work presents a crucial blueprint for change. At a pivotal time when the LGBT community has made significant strides toward equality, yet still grapples with health challenges, this resource stands as an essential guide for progress.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback