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Obstacles to Rural Health and Current Directions in Overcoming Them
(2020)In the US, the rural elderly are of particular interest. People who are elderly make up a larger share of the population in rural communities than urban ones, while low population density is a major obstacle to efficient ... -
Small-Scale Fisheries and the Global Fisheries Crisis: A Capabilities Approach
(2020)Considering the threat of environmental degradation to fisher livelihoods and wellbeing, this paper focuses on the following questions: 1) How should the wellbeing of small-scale fisherfolk, as derived from their livelihoods ... -
What Do We Really Mean by "White Savior?": A Little Due Diligence is the Minimum Requirement
(2020)In this paper, I will engage in a comprehensive discussion of the meanings of "white savior" and provide a critical response to the ways in which it is misused. First, I will provide a genealogical trace of the term, "white ... -
Investigating the Role of Implicit Class Bias in the Clinical Encounter: A Call to Eliminate Health Disparities
(2020)Despite their explicit commitment to providing equal care, studies suggest that implicit prejudice and stereotyping can impact the judgment and behavior of healthcare providers when they interact with stigmatized patients. ...