Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation refers to enduring emotional, romantic and sexual attraction to the opposite sex, the…
Nathan Mountford
Immigration status
Immigration is the movement of people internationally to different countries which they are not native…
Gender
While often conflated, the terms “sex” and “gender” are distinct. Sex versus gender Sex refers…
Race and Ethnicity
Race is a socially defined category based on differences between groups of people. Race and…
Age
The aging process is seen to begin from the moment we are born to the…
How Power, Prestige, and Class Facilitate Discrimination
Power, social class, and prestige all influence and facilitate discrimination against different groups. Prejudice is…
The Relationship Between Prejudice and Discrimination
Prejudice, a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one’s membership in…
Individual vs. Institutional Discrimination
Individual discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on his or her membership…
Healthcare Disparities
Healthcare disparities are caused by inequality in access and quality of medical care received by…
Health Disparities
Social determinants like class, gender, and race or ethnicity can greatly impact health outcomes in…