P3: Describe the potential effects of discriminatory practice on those who use health or social care services. Include the following and look at how they can result in a loss of right: Marginalisation is one of the effects of discriminatory practice. It is a social division of some people from the large society. People are separated from the society because of their age, disability, culture or social class. If people are separated from the society they will feel isolated and could lead to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, financial problems and/or health problems.
This assignment I will outline the concept of an unequal society, in addition I will include prejudice, stereotype, labelling and discrimination. In today’s society a population of individuals are treated unequally or is an individual contributing to unfair treatment, in which they are treating them differently due to their race, gender, social class, sexuality or beliefs. In addition In the UK there is a major gap between the rich and the poor, society is divided and the rich share together and leave the poor with little stash left over. Also social inequality is also identified as when opportunities, different social position or rewards are unequal. Prejudice is when an individual is judged by aspects which do not relate to them at all.
If you have lupus it is normal to feel sad and down sometimes. After all lupus may force you to make big adjustments in your life. Lupus can sometimes put a strain on your personal relationships, and make it hard to do some of things that you may enjoy. One who has those feelings of sadness or depression that last more than a few weeks should be evaluated and treated. People with a chronic illness such as lupus are at higher risk for
The disparities of income between genders, race and social status can allow the opportunity of group forming. Income inequality can be reduced by improving the match between the supply and demand of skills. The factors that greatly contribute to the income inequality since 1970 are greater demand for highly skilled workers, demographic changes, international trade, immigration, and decrease in unionism. Since 1970 incomes have become exceedingly less equal. The demand for skill workers began to decrease due to the technology advances of the contemporary times.
The FFA criterion is likely to result in different diagnosis when applied to people from different cultures, because the standard of one culture being used to measure another. Individual Differences is another limitation. Another difficulty with applying this definition is that some psychological disorders may not prevent a person from functioning adequately. People can maintain adequate function in the face of clinical depression or anxiety. Conversely, those who cannot hold down a job and support a family may not have a psychological disorder but may suffer due to difficult economic conditions.
Healthcare Reform: Cost, Quality and Access Healthcare reforms are polices set by the government that describes future ideas and changes based on economic and social advances to create an improved healthcare system that benefits the society as a whole. The topics of cost, quality, and access have become a concern to many as the issues continue to grow. In the United States these issues are the top priorities that have been discussed for decades to enhance the system already in place. The central idea of the first article focused on universal access of primary care. It states that because the costs of healthcare continue to increase so does the number of uninsured which in return increases the costs even more.
This is usually based on factors such as income, ownership of property and occupation. People in the lower groupings of social class might not be able to change their behaviour after seeing health education campaigns because they have experienced the poorest health in society, they might believe that they have little control over their health, they might not be able to afford to make changes to their health lifestyle and they could find it harder to access health services (for example there could be less GP services in lower social class areas). People in higher social classes are more likely to be influenced by health campaigns because of money, time and understanding of health campaigns (people of higher social classes spend more years in
Unfortunately, the general society is unforgiving toward those with special needs or differences. Those who don’t understand may become frustrated or have harsh words toward the individual exhibiting the TBI symptoms. This new treatment by the public may cause the individual to turn inward or stop seeking social experiences. Support of family members, close friends and therapists can alleviate some of these stress and anxiety felt by the
3. Psycho Social Influences * What are the psychological and Social causes for this inequality in health E.G. Why is heart disease more prevalent in lower socioeconomic groups? What are the direct and indirect influences on this inequality? * Structure * Housing * Education * Employment * Geographical and Social Isolation * Poverty * Agency Inequalities in health such as can lead to a variety of conditions such as 4.
Indeed, as Jackson said, low class status leads to an increase of health problems and harmful change in people's living conditions. Therefore, racial discrimination and social inequality reduce future opportunities and life expectancy. This said, we must take into account that this view will not meet with unequivocal approval. Indeed, there will be many who will challenge it. Bonnie