Women's Health: Readings on Social Economic and Political Issues

About this book

The seventh edition of Womens Health: Readings on Social Economic and Political Issues reflects changing perspectives and ongoing interests in womens health in the 21st century. The collection of classic and new readings remains true to the books mission and philosophy by offering a historical context about women their environment and health needs. The books new collection of readings introduces readers to innovative approaches around womens health and alternative methods for health care addresses reasons why health inequalities persist and supports womens advocacy. The book represents an interdisciplinary perspective of womens worldviews understanding the differences between sex and gender as well as how socioeconomic racial and ethnic differences play a role in why some women have better access to health resources giving them better health outcomes compared to other womeneven when they become ill. Great attention is made to emphasize racial justice cross-cultural and gender-oriented perspectives of topics. Together the collection of readings chapter essay questions and the resources listed at the back of the book were selected to cross borders and create bridges. They complement other courses across the humanities science and management. One goal of the book is to encourage readers to think about how health ramifications related to poverty ageism racism anti-Semitism heterosexism fatphobia violence and disability impact womens lives both as patients and as professionals in the health industry. Another goal is materials that inform and empower women so they may make better decisions about their health. This seventh edition includes: Ten chapters and eighty-six readingswith over fifty new readings as well as classic readings that are important to understanding the history and progress of womens health and the womens health movements. Traditional chapters that have been in all six editions. A redesign of previous chapters and the addition of new chaptersDisability and Society; Menstruation and the Politics of Sex Education; Fertility Childbirth and Reproductive Justice; Aging Ageism and Older Womens Issues; and Politics of Disease and Alternative Modalities. A history of the womens health movements with both classic readings and the latest information inspiring women to get involved in todays movement. A collection of womens organizations publications and resources that provide scientific and culturally relevant information on womens health needs. Both classic and new articles from the National Womens Health Network which inspires readers to get involved in the womens health movement. Articles offer diverse perspectives and information on global womens health and on race ethnicity class culture and gender in the United States. Highlights socio-cultural political and economic themes that impact womens health and access to services. Chapter essay questions to analyze and develop new inquiries regarding womens health as well as to prepare for exams and essay papers. An updated directory of womens health websites.