Hossain, Anushay

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

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ISBN 13:
9781982177799
author:
Hossain, Anushay
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
21.3 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Women's Studies,
Condition:
New
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Item usually sent within 7 working days
£13.62

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The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women by Anushay Hossain Anushay Hossain's experience of childbirth in the US was a stark contrast to her upbringing in Bangladesh, where women's healthcare was virtually non-existent. Despite being relieved to have access to the best medical care in the world, Hossain's journey into the hospital was marked by trauma and medical misogyny. This deeply personal and meticulously researched book explores the women's health crisis in America and the ways in which systemic sexism and racism in healthcare can be deadly. Hossain's story is one of survival and activism, as she navigates the healthcare system and advocates for change. Through her experiences, she sheds light on the staggering maternal mortality rates in South Asia and the ways in which women of color are disproportionately affected by sexism and racism in healthcare. This book is a powerful call to arms, encouraging women to take control of their own healthcare and demand better. With its eye-opening and stirring narrative, The Pain Gap is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in women's health, social justice, and the fight for human rights.

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