How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women

A new book by Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw exposes the deadly consequences of sexism and racism in healthcare.

The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women

by Anushay Hossain

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1545 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	231 pages
Paperback	:	426 pages
Item Weight	:	15.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 1.07 x 9 inches

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In her book, How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women, Dr. Crenshaw argues that sexism and racism are not just abstract concepts, but rather concrete forces that have a real and deadly impact on the lives of women.

Dr. Crenshaw provides a wealth of evidence to support her claims. She shows how sexism and racism lead to:

• Disparities in access to healthcare
• Disparities in the quality of healthcare
• Disparities in health outcomes

These disparities have a devastating impact on the lives of women. For example, black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Native American women are twice as likely to die from breast cancer as white women. And Latinas are more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer at a later stage than white women.

Dr. Crenshaw's book is a powerful indictment of the healthcare system. She shows how sexism and racism are embedded in the very structure of our healthcare system, and how these biases lead to deadly consequences for women.

How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women is a must-read for anyone who cares about the health and well-being of women. It is a powerful call to action to address the sexism and racism that are killing women.

About the Author

Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw is a leading scholar on race and gender. She is a professor of law at UCLA and the founder of the African American Policy Forum. Dr. Crenshaw is the author of several books, including Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement and On Intersectionality: Essays in Law and Social Policy.

Reviews

"A powerful and important book that exposes the deadly consequences of sexism and racism in healthcare." — Michelle Obama

"A must-read for anyone who cares about the health and well-being of women." — Gloria Steinem

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about healthcare." — The New York Times

The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women

by Anushay Hossain

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1545 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	231 pages
Paperback	:	426 pages
Item Weight	:	15.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 1.07 x 9 inches

FREE