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Discrimination and Social Injustice Research Paper

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Discrimination and Social Injustice

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Introduction

Social injustice can be discerned as comprising situations in which a dominant group is

made to recognize the inequity that leads for others due to their relative position in the structure

of power. The concept of social injustice encompasses the manner in which unjust actions are

progressed within society. According to the various philosophies of human value, the presence of

life, in itself, is the determination of equality in the value of individuals. Social injustice is

progressed in situations where equals are treated unequally. Discrimination and social injustice

have manifested in healthcare services and are cited as the major reason for the failure to realize

universal care and progressive developments in care. Although most laws prohibit the

advancement of these vices, the practices are deeply rooted in society, making it difficult to

eradicate the likelihood of its manifestation in health. Discrimination within the healthcare

setting has been defined as sustained inequality between individuals on the basis of illness,

sexual orientation, disability, and any other measure of diversity within the healthcare setting.

People in socially disadvantaged groups face a myriad of challenges to their health.

Discrimination and social injustices have often been anchored on group statuses such as gender,

immigration status, race and ethnicity, and religion. According to the United Nations, these

forms of discrimination have been documented as part of the healthcare challenge.

Individuals within minority or otherwise socially disadvantaged groups are confronted

with multiple layers of challenges that negatively impact their health and wellbeing.

Discrimination directly progresses psychological stress pathways, which indirectly influence

health through behavioral responses. There have been links between perceptions of

discrimination and health-related behaviors such as sleep disorders, exercise, and substance

abuse. According to Wilkinson & Pickett 2010, more people suffer from mental illness in

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1 Discrimination and Social Injustice Student`s Name Institutional Affiliation Date 2 Introduction Social injustice can be discerned as comprising situations in which a dominant group is made to recognize the inequity that leads for others due to their relative position in the structure of power. The concept of social injustice encompasses the manner in which unjust actions are progressed within society. According to the various philosophies of human value, the presence of life, in itself, is the determination of equality in the value of individuals. Social injustice is progressed in situations where equals are treated unequally. Discrimination and social injustice have manifested in healthcare services and are cited as the major reason for the failure to realize universal care and progressive developments in care. Although most laws prohibit the advancement of these vices, the practices are deeply rooted in society, making it difficult to eradicate the likelihood of its manifestation in health. Discrimination within the healthcare setting has been defined as sustained inequality between individuals on the basis of illness, sexual orientation, disability, and any other measure of diversity within the healthcare setting. People in socially disadvantaged groups face a myriad of challenges to their health. Discrimination and social injustices have often been anchored on group statuses such as gender, immigration status, race and ethnicity, and religion. According to the Unite ...
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