Ch 3 Flashcards
A domain that is ….
fundamental to human survival and to the development of self and society
AND
shaped by the environment, and human occupational activities in turn shape and transform the environment
Occupations
relationship between occupation and environment is
Reciprocal and transactional
Social and political factors that influence occupation and participation in social life; the relationship between health inequity and occupation; principles of occupational justice, and implications for OT practice
Sociopolitical Context of Occupation
generate, configure, and maintain social hierarchies and generate stratification and social class divisions” with differential access to “power, prestige, and access to resources
Sociopolitical influences
unjust differences and disparities in health interventions and outcomes between groups of people
captures the idea that differences in health are a consequence of social injustice, political imbalance, and historical factors.
HEALTH INEQUITY
_____ involves more than the mere absence of disease or infirmary but rather a state of physical, mental, and social well-being
Health
genetics, behaviors, and psychosocial abilities
Individual influences
include the greater sociopolitical context, governance, economy, policy, and cultural values and beliefs
Structural influences
__________ __________ _________ affect health through social exclusion and barriers to participation that certain individuals and groups experience as restricted access, choices, and opportunities to engage in occupations.
Negative social attitudes
entails viewing the client holistically as a unqiue occupational being
Client-centered practice
Refers to people’s rights to engage in meaningful occupations
Occupational justice
characteristic of social systems that refers to:
The distribution of societal benefits and burdens
Laws and social institutions, policies, and procedures that preserve the liberty, rights, and entitlements of all people
The obligation of social policies and institutions, as well as fellow citizens, to confer the same dignity and fair treatment to all members of society
Social justice
Equitable distribution of resources and goods in society so that all members share both benefits and burdens.
Distributive Justice
Five faces of oppression
•Exploitation
•Marginalization
•Powerlessness
•Violence
•Cultural imperialism
Refers to fairness in the methods and procedures used to make decisions.
Procedural Justice
