Healthcare

Day 3: Race & Anti-Fatness

Sep 11, 2024 Comments Off on Day 3: Race & Anti-Fatness

To foster inclusivity, it’s crucial to address how weight bias intersects with racial discrimination. Anti-fatness and racial stereotypes harm both physical and mental health and can hinder access to medical care. Media often perpetuates narrow, Eurocentric beauty ideals, marginalizing diverse body types and reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Understanding these intersections helps create a more supportive environment for all.

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Day 2: Trans Healthcare Challenges

Sep 10, 2024 Comments Off on Day 2: Trans Healthcare Challenges

Transgender healthcare encompasses crucial services like gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgeries, which align physical traits with gender identity and improve well-being. Finding affirming care can be challenging due to limited providers and insurance issues. Advocacy and understanding local resources are key for accessing comprehensive, respectful healthcare.

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Day 8: Healthcare

Jun 17, 2021 Comments Off on Day 8: Healthcare

DAY 8 Of YWCA Spokane’s 14-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge We hope this challenge provides you with an opportunity to better understand concepts related to race, power, privilege, and leadership. DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 |…

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