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Chapter 15. Diversity and Stress. Terms to Define. Minority: racial, religious, or ethnic group smaller in number than the controlling group in the the community or nation Race: a group of people with similar physical traits, blood types, genetic patterns, and/or inherited characteristics
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Chapter 15 Diversity and Stress
Terms to Define • Minority: racial, religious, or ethnic group smaller in number than the controlling group in the the community or nation • Race: a group of people with similar physical traits, blood types, genetic patterns, and/or inherited characteristics • Ethnicity: a group of people having a common heritage such as common customs, characteristics, language, and history
Positive Aspects of Minority Status • Asian American contributions • Acupuncture • Herbal medicines • Relaxation techniques • Native American contributions • “Wholism” concept • Harmony (balance) concept of health • Concern for the environment
Positive Aspects of Minority Status, cont’d • Latino/Hispanic American contributions • Social and family support • Spiritual aspects of health • African American contributions • Importance of church • Enjoyment of life through sports, arts, social interaction
Stressors Challenging Minorities • Racism • Culture conflicts • Acculturation stressors • Hate crimes
Health Status Differences of Minorities • Health care disadvantages • Some national health objectives focus on minorities • Infant mortality • Life expectancy • Years of potential life lost • Hypertension
Health Status Differences of Minorities, cont’d • HIV/AIDS • Cancer • Mental health
Poverty andEducational Level • These factors are related and are associated with poorer health • The lower the socioeconomic level, the poorer the health status • Table 15.3 shows poverty levels in the United States (2000) • Women in general earn less than men and have less opportunities • Age and disability status are other factors
Family Life • Two important factors of family life that are related to stress development • Homelessness • Type of family structure
Age and Physical Disability • The elderly are not revered in the United States as they are in some countries, a source of stress • People with disabilities suffer from the challenge of their condition and from discriminatory attitudes
Chapter 15 Diversity and Stress