9.1 Recognizing the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups
4 min read•august 13, 2024
Marginalized groups face unique challenges rooted in systemic barriers and historical oppression. These communities, defined by race, gender, sexuality, disability, and other intersecting identities, continue to struggle against policies and practices that perpetuate inequities in health, education, and economic opportunities.
recognizes that individuals with multiple marginalized identities experience compounded discrimination and barriers. This concept, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, highlights the need for nuanced approaches in addressing complex social issues and advocating for equitable solutions that consider diverse experiences within marginalized communities.
Systemic Barriers and Inequities
Policies and Practices that Exclude
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Systemic barriers are policies, practices or procedures that result in some people receiving unequal access or being excluded
Lack of accessibility accommodations (wheelchair ramps, braille signage) prevents full participation by people with disabilities
Discriminatory hiring practices (name discrimination, hair discrimination) unfairly filter out qualified candidates from marginalized groups
Inequitable allocation of resources (school funding based on property taxes) perpetuates disparities in low-income communities of color
Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health disproportionately disadvantage marginalized groups and perpetuate disparities
Economic stability (generational poverty, lack of living wage jobs)
Education access and quality (underfunded schools, lack of diversity in curriculum)
Health care access and quality (lack of translation services, cultural stigmas)
Neighborhood and built environment (food deserts, transportation barriers)
Social and community context (discrimination, lack of support services)
Inequities are unfair, avoidable differences arising from poor governance, corruption or cultural exclusion