SDOH-Week 9- Gender Inequality
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What term is used to describe the impact of social and economic factors on healthcare inequality?

  • ALC
  • Code red (correct)
  • Silo nature
  • Intersectionality

    • Which group is mentioned as not receiving the same media coverage as non-racialized women?

  • Youth and older adults
  • Immigrant population
  • Indigenous and racialized women (correct)
  • Professional designations

    • What does the term 'silo nature' refer to?

  • Operating on its own (correct)
  • Impact of systemic barriers
  • Health outcomes for immigrant population
  • Impact of intersectionality

    • What is the difference between sex and gender as explained in the text?

    <p>Sex refers to physiological make up, while gender refers to how an individual self-identifies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know the sex of an individual in the context of responding to different medications?

    <p>Because different sexes can respond differently to different medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of gender bias mentioned in the text?

    <p>The belief that women experienced 'hysteria' and depressive symptoms due to the uterus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are women more likely to be sent home with a myocardial infarction (MI) according to the text?

    <p>Because they present with different symptoms than men, which may not initially flag an MI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Canadian government use to promote gender equality in policies?

    <p>Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Ontario Human Rights Commission prohibit discrimination based on?

    <p>Gender identity and expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CHIR promote in health research?

    <p>Rigorous health research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to emphasize the importance of language in healthcare according to the text?

    <p>CHIR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's prohibition of discrimination?

    <p>Gender identity and expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention as a historical basis for gender-based inequality?

    <p>Indigenous status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of education on women's earnings and health disparities according to the text?

    <p>Greater impact on women's earnings and health disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Canadian government's use of GBA+ in policies?

    <p>Promoting gender equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gender bias on research funding according to the text?

    <p>Gender bias exists in research funding for female researchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's prohibition of discrimination?

    <p>Gender identity and expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention as a factor impacting the transgender community?

    <p>Increase in transphobic media representation and discriminatory legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of women's advocacy mentioned in the text?

    <p>Equal rights and better healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender Inequality in Health and Society

    • Gender bias exists in research, leading to a lack of understanding of women's health issues
    • Gender and sex have varying downstream effects on health outcomes and intersectionality
    • Women experience a significant wage gap and are less likely to ask for wage increases
    • Historical gender-based inequality in indigenous status and persistent race-based inequities
    • Education has a greater impact on women's earnings and health disparities between genders
    • Canadian government uses GBA+ to promote gender equality in policies
    • History of women advocating for equal rights and better healthcare in different eras
    • Need to continue removing barriers for equitable opportunities
    • Gender bias exists in research funding for female researchers
    • CHIR promotes rigorous health research and emphasizes the importance of language in healthcare
    • Ontario Human Rights Commission prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and expression
    • Increase in transphobic media representation and discriminatory legislation, impacting the transgender community

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    Explore the complex landscape of gender inequality in health and society with this quiz. Test your knowledge on the impact of gender bias on research, wage disparities, historical inequalities, government initiatives, and rights advocacy. Delve into the intersectionality of gender and sex, and the challenges faced by different communities, including indigenous, transgender, and racial minorities.

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