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Social and Health Inequalities in Australia, 2004.
An analysis of the link between social and health inequalities in Australia.
1,388 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper identifies some of the key health inequalities that currently exist in Australia by examining the structured social inequalities (class, gender, policy, ethnicity, education) that create them. It looks at how social inequalities in Australia have a major impact on health and health care and how strategies aimed at reducing health inequalities need to acknowledge the political, economic, and social factors that determine citizens? opportunities, capacity, and ability to improve their health outcomes.
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"Health is a complex subject that includes physical, mental, social, ecological, cultural and spiritual aspects (Bingemann, 2000). The explanations as to the causes of inequalities in health are difficult to explain. A combination of factors; including peoples living and working conditions, their economic and personal histories, their social relationships and lifestyles all contribute. Much health related behavior is socially determined. The cumulative effect over a lifetime, of health damaging or health promoting physical and social environments may be the main cause of the differences."
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Health Inequalities, 2006.
The paper discusses how inequalities in health are reflected in differences and discrimination in various aspects of life.
2,930 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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The article looks at several factors that have been identified to exert considerable impact on health. The factors having most remarkable effect, both favorably and adversely, are extensively recognized as the prime determinants of health. Irrespective of the fact that health and social services have a positive influence on health, the crucial determinants of health-such as education, employment, housing and environment etc., are found as external of the direct impacts exerted by health and social care. Commonly, three types of inequality in health are indicated such as inequality with regard to the access to health care, inequalities with regard to health or health outcomes, and inequalities with regard to the determinants of health.
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"It has been widely acknowledged that poverty, racism, gender inequality and violence are the crucial factors exerting wide unequal influence of disease globally. Even though laboratory research has generated remarkable progress in the field of modern medicines, such advancements have the advantages of a small portion of the world's population and mostly amidst affluent settings. The racial and economic inequalities exert considerable public health problems in United States. In underdeveloped regions the infectious disease still continues to be a leading cause of premature demise and the health inequalities in such regions are found to be more considerable."
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Inequality in Health Care Systems, 2002.
Looks at the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to health care inequalities.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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In creating a health care program that works to avoid fostering inequalities in health according to the utilitarian ethical theory, it is necessary to examine the biological, social and psychological factors that contribute to the basis of health care inequalities. This paper investigates the relevant literature on this subject in order to promote a health care system that is not unequal for the patients.
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Inequality and Poor Health, 2005.
An examination about whether social inequality contributes to poor health.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper argues that heath is not only biologically determined but is also determined by factors such as poverty and access to the resources that the society has to offer. It looks at studies which indicate that there is a direct relationship between inequality, wealth and life expectancy. The paper discusses how these issues differ in poorer and richer countries.
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"The relationship between health and social inequality is even more clearly visible in less developed counties where there are clear and sometimes extreme divisions in social class and stratification. The problem of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and particularly South Africa, for example, is directly related to poverty and the inequalities of the Apartheid past in the country. Many Government and health officials link the very high incidence of HIV in this country to poor living conditions and the unequal distribution of health resources - which still tend mainly to be more accessible to the rich and privileged. Poverty as a result of social inequality is therefore seen as having a direct affect on health and well-being."
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Social Policy in Australia, 2007.
This paper analyzes the efficiency of the current delivery of social policy in Australia.
3,249 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper offers a brief discussion of the definition of social policy and then traces the history of the development of welfare policy in Australia. To analyse how efficiently the current delivery of social policy achieves its goal, the paper focuses on the two key welfare policy areas of education and employment. The paper argues that in these key policy areas, the delivery of social policy does not completely fulfil its social goals and aims. The paper contends that social policy is shaped by changing needs and values, thus the delivery of welfare must reflect these changes to ensure efficient and effective social policy.
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"In its common form as it is most often applied, 'social policy' has connotations of equality through the provision of welfare and the redistribution of resources (Graycar & Jamrozik 1993, p. 54). This definition is further extended by McClelland (2006a, p. 7), who adds that social policy involves debates about values, and assumptions of the behaviour of members of a society. The scope of social policy is broad, in that there are a wide-range of factors which influence it. This can include factors such as economic, political, and historical contexts (Jones 1996, p. 30; McClelland 2006a, p. 18). Economic policy, for example, often determines the resource allocation aspects of social welfare policy (Smyth 1994, p. 39). Given this broad scope of social policy, social welfare should be viewed not in isolation, but as part of the broader contexts of a society. This is an important point to consider, as this often affects the aims of a social policy goal, and also the effectiveness of social policy as an instrument."
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Mental Health and Physical Health, 2005.
Discusses the reasoning behind two beliefs - whether or not mental health should be treated on par with physical health.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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There are two arguments regarding the treatment of mental health. Some believe that it should receive the same amount of health care coverage as physical illness, while others argue that the costs of treating mental illness could lead to severe problems. To better understand these arguments, this paper examines two articles, "Mental Health Should be Treated on Par with Physical Health," by Lewis L. Judd, and "Mental Health Should Not be treated on Par with Physical Health," by Richard E. Vatz, as well as two of their reference sources.
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"Martin Bobgan and Deidre Bobgan, the writers of an article titled, "Mental Illness is not a Disease" would probably agree that spending money on mental illness, and treating it equally to physical illness would be a lost cause. Although their opinion is much more drastic than that of Richard Vatz, all three writers would probably seem to agree that covering mental illness in insurance coverage would not be helpful to society. In the article, Mental Illness is not a Disease," Martin and Deidre Bobgan profess that people "continue to promote the false concept of mental illness, to align it with medicine, and consign it to science." It is apparent that these writers believe that the mental state and one's physical well-being fall into completely different categories."
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Health Education and Health Promotion, 2002.
An overview of health education and promotion programs in the States today.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper examines programs for health education and health promotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of health promotion and theoretical models of health promotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Social Work Theory in Australia, 2005.
An assessment of an application of Western social work theory on the indigenous people of Australia.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines the viability of applying the social advocacy-based social development model to help improve the lives of the indigenous people of Australia by helping social workers better understand the unique problems facing these marginalized people, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Developing an overview of social work theory as it applies to the Asia-Pacific region requires an initial decision as to the nature of social work itself. One such approach would be to define social work in highly professional terms, which would thereby limit its presence in the region to a small number of countries, and then proceed to overview developments in those countries; however, such an analysis would not comprise much of the adoption of Western social work by the more developed or industrialized countries of the region, together with less developed countries where the introduction of social work was influenced strongly by colonial or military relations with the West. The main countries to be included in such a review would then include Australia, as well as Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Sri Lanka (Elliott, Mayadas & Watts 1997). In the alternative, such an analysis can adopt a more flexible definition of social work in terms of its traditional origins in various countries, its understandable diversity in the face of varying levels of national development, and its different roles responding to differences in the development of welfare and social services in the various countries."
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Health Care Management in Queensland, Australia.
This paper discusses the mission of the Queensland government to promotion a healthier Queensland, Australia, through good management of the health care system.
2,410 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper explains that the Queensland government builds the health care organization around four core values of professionalism, teamwork, performance accountability and quality, and recognition. The author points out that the group managing health care is a partnership with all federal, state and local governments and other non-government organizations with a common goal to ensure policies, programs and activities actively supporting good health. The paper relates the post-graduate education support, the management of redundant employees, and retrenchment.
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"They are continuously in the process of developing strategies for the prevention of illness and injury and that is the area where they believe that there can be a great improvement. They are in the process of regularly identifying people who are at the risk of injury, illness or complications from their existing conditions of health and are in the process of taking steps to reduce the risk they are involved in and thus improve the quality of life for the people. There is a common strategy of all health care providers, both within and outside the government sector so that a stronger and more responsive primary health care sector can be built. At the level of the hospitals, the aim is to provide them with high quality, equitable acute and emergency care along with improved community based services."
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Social Work Theory for Practice in Australia, 2004.
Explains how anti-oppressive social work theory can be used in the case of an Australian Aboriginal women and her struggles.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at a particular case set in Australia and dealing with an Australian Aboriginal. It describes the problem, and offers some suggestions as to what can be done for the client, and discusses the use of anti-oppressive theory in this case.
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R. Hofrichter's "Health and Social Justice", 2007.
This paper reviews R. Hofrichter's "Health and Social Justice", which relates that health inequalities have their source in widespread social, economic and political forces that are linked with gender, race, class, and social justice.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper relates that R. Hofrichter's in his 2003 book "Health and Social Justice" contends that health inequalities originate in social determinants of the world order and policies that promote inequity. The author points out that gender, race, and class are important because of the structured hierarchies in society that determine people's life chances and the opportunities they will experience. The paper contends that gender, class and racial discrimination are embedded in all social institutions and in all aspects of life. The author stresses that health inequalities are not inevitable but are the result of preventable, avoidable, systemic conditions and policies based on imbalances in political power as exemplified in the United States, which has an atrocious record of population health.
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"The Alma Ata declared that health for all would be possible. However, globalization was about to gain momentum. The Ottawa Charter for Health promotion identified the "prerequisites of health as peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice, and equity." The Adelaide Recommendations observed that healthy public policy is marked by an explicit concern for health and equity in all areas of policy. The Sundsvall Statement fits with the goals of health for all, and calls for a supportive environment to bring about equity and social justice."
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The Media and Inequality, 2007.
A discussion on the role of the media in framing interpretations of inequality in Australia.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how media plays a major role in framing the interpretations of inequality in Australia. It looks at how it can help to both minimise inequality in a society and maximize it. It discusses how, whether it be through television, radio, the internet or music - the media is no doubt an influential powerhouse when it comes to molding a society's attitudes and beliefs about various groups and individuals.
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"The internet has had a profound effect on inequality in Australia. It has made it much easier for those who are discriminated against, or segregated to come together. The internet has been 'involved in reconstructing our culture' (Beilharz, 2002: p266). It has reconstructed it by allowing for subcultures to exist in an almost parallel world, co-existing with the real world. Bonds between people thrive in virtual communities and various online organisations. It can assist those with particular interests (such as the television shows Star trek or X-files) to keep in contact with each other and to efficiently organize functions and parties in various cities around the world. Similarly individuals who feel they do not fit in to their society, or are being discriminated against can find others who feel exactly like they do and may be going through similar hardships."
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Savage Inequalities, 2005.
This paper reviews "Savage Inequalities" by Jonathan Kozol that focuses on the inequalities of the educational system.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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The paper offers a report on the book "Savage Inequalities" by Jonathan Kozol, in which Kozol addresses some of the failures he sees in the American educational system. The paper explains how Kozol specifically looks at how they reflect institutional discrimination and the failure to address the needs of minority children. The paper notes that these are the inequalities of the title, seen in the way schools in predominantly white neighborhoods are more likely to have sufficient funding, while schools in poor and minority neighborhoods do not.
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"In his book "Savage Inequalities," Jonathan Kozol addresses some of the failures he sees in the American educational system, especially as they reflect institutional discrimination and the failure to address the needs of minority children. These are the inequalities of the title, seen in the way schools in predominantly white neighborhoods are more likely to have sufficient funding, while schools in poor and minority neighborhoods do not. Kozol himself has been a teacher, though he has not been working in the classroom for some time. For this book, Kozol returns to a classroom in East St. Louis, considered an area with a depressed economy and with many economic problems in the public schools. East St. Louis is also a black community, one that has a number of problems because of the drainage system from an area called the Bluffs, which contributes nothing to correcting this problem."
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"Savage Inequalities", 2001.
An look at the book "Savage Inequalities" by Jonathan Kozol which discusses racial inequalities in all American educational and cultural systems.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 100.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the shocking book written by Jonathan Kozol which "exposes" the ugly underbelly of American society in terms of racial and social attitudes towards the lower classes. The book is analyzed chapter by chapter. The writer also examines the ramifications of the book.
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"In 1991, Jonathan Kozol became the published author of Savage Inequalities: Children in America?s Schools. It?s a dark and brilliant expose' of inequalities in race and caste institutionalized into the core of American culture, its cities, states, and even federal system. Many authors have surely written about the so-called plights of the poor and of racial minorities. However, it is almost impossible in many accounts to separate the personal failings of the poor from the institutional failings of the nation. Kozol?s book makes it extremely simple by dealing particularly with a type of the poor and of the racial minorities which can in no way be feasibly blamed for their plights, nor considered victims of their own wills rather than that of the ruling class. He deals with children. As the book itself says, all children are naturally equal, for they have not earned any of the wealth nor poverty they inherit, nor do they control their fates in such a way that they may be accountable for them. By exploring the lives of children, then, we can see the truest, most terrible institutional inequalities."
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Health Care Crisis, 1994.
An analysis of the national health care inequalities in the contexts of conflict theory, structural functionalism and the concepts of C. Wright Mills.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"In the United States, access to quality health care is available to those who have health insurance, either because their employers provide it, or because they can afford to purchase it independently. However, the U.S. faces a serious problem that promises to get worse: the inability of many citizens to gain access to needed health care, primarily because of cost.
Patrick & Erickson (1993) state the problem in socioeconomic terms: "Although geographical, cultural, and educational barriers limit access to care, financial barriers dominate. Poor people, near-poor people, and persons with chronic illness--especially those without public or private insurance--find it difficult to obtain health care services (p. 333). Instead of offering blanket coverage on the basis of citizenship, "the..."
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