Week 7: Social Classes

Question 1

What is bias?

Answer 1

Bias is without any facts present.

Question 2

How does bias relate to intersectionality?

Answer 2

It is important to remember how bias relates to intersectionality and the course’s purpose.

Question 3

What is disability?

Answer 3

Disability is the interaction between individuals and the environment. Down syn. and the postive and negative factors like negative attiudes, limited support.

Question 4

What characterizes disability?

Answer 4

It is a complex phenomenon that reflects the person’s features and can occur at any time.

Question 5

What are the types of disability duration?

Answer 5

Disability can be permanent, temporary, or episodic. It can worsen, remain the same, or improve.

Question 6

What is the range of severity in disabilities?

Answer 6

Disabilities can range from mild to severe.

Question 7

How common are disabilities?

Answer 7

Everyone will present temporarily disabled at some point; the number of individuals with disabilities is increasing.

Question 8

How can disabilities be acquired?

Answer 8

Disabilities can be present at birth, demonstrated early in life, or acquired through injury or chronic conditions, and can occur in later life stages.

Question 9

What is an invisible disability?

Answer 9

An invisible disability is not immediately noticeable.

Question 10

What types of disabilities are common?

Answer 10

Common types include pain, flexibility, mobility, and mental health issues. Approximately 1/5 of the population has one or more disabilities.

Question 11

What are the effects of disability on social determinants?

Answer 11

Many face violations of their rights, acts of violence, prejudice, and disrespect.

Question 12

What barriers do individuals with disabilities face in healthcare?

Answer 12

They face barriers, stigmatization, and discrimination when accessing health services, compounded by language, gender, income, and education.

Question 13

What are some health risks associated with disabilities?

Answer 13

Individuals with disabilities experience higher rates of chronic diseases and physical violence, as well as social isolation. They may face barriers to acess healthcare.

Question 14

What percentage of working-aged adults with disabilities obtain a diploma?

Answer 14

74% of working-aged adults with disabilities obtain a diploma.

Question 15

What percentage of working-aged adults with disabilities complete post-secondary education?

Answer 15

38% of working-aged adults with disabilities complete post-secondary education.

Question 16

What are some recommendations for improving disability services?

Answer 16

Recommendations include improved access to healthcare, increased data for decision making, strengthened workforce capacity, and explicit inclusion in public health programs.

Question 17

What is the Medical Model of Disability?

Answer 17

The Medical Model focuses on impairments and chronic illness, viewing the medical issue as the main problem. Medical model, social mode etc

Question 18

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Answer 18

The Social Model focuses on the limits placed on the client based on the environmental context.

Question 19

What is the Interface Model of Disability?

Answer 19

The Interface Model posits that disability exists at the meeting point between the person’s medical diagnosis and the environmental factors affecting disability.

Question 20

What factors are included in the Biopsychosocial Model?

Answer 20

The Biopsychosocial Model includes socioeconomic status, economic resources, income, education, and occupational factors.

Question 21

What does Social Class encompass?

Answer 21

Social Class includes socioeconomic status and subjective social standing, which are more difficult to change over time.

Question 22

How does religion relate to health?

Answer 22

Religion provides social support, access to resources, and influences health beliefs and behaviors.

Question 23

What is the role of faith-based counseling?

Answer 23

Faith-based counseling can lead to improved health outcomes.