WEEK 8: CULTURE ANTIRACISM, OPPRESSION AND POWER Flashcards
What is the Black Nurses Task Force (BNTF)?
A group formed by RNAO to tackle anti-Black racism and discrimination within the nursing profession in Ontario, Canada
What event catalyzed the creation of the BNTF?
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement
What are the four pillars of the BNTF?
Education and awareness, research, advocacy, and partnership with allies
What is intersectionality?
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, which can create overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage
What are the main concepts of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory?
Cultural care preservation, accommodation/negotiation, and repatterning/restructuring
Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney?
The first African-American licensed nurse, who advocated for equality in nursing
: Define “cultural safety” in nursing.
Practices that respect and acknowledge the cultural identity of patients and aim to ensure an inclusive and supportive environment
What are the major barriers to education for Black nurses?
Lack of mentorship, financial resources, and previous negative experiences in the education system
What are examples of systemic oppression listed in the student presentation?
Exploitation, powerlessness, marginalization, cultural imperialism, and violence
Who are the Nacirema?
A satirical representation of American culture that highlights rituals and practices
What is the central metaphor in “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema”?
The body is viewed as inherently ugly and in constant need of ritual purification
How can race-based data improve public health?
By targeting interventions and addressing inequities in social determinants of health
What is one structural intervention to promote inclusion?
Creating formal programs to reduce structural barriers and engage in social action
What is a method to identify systems of power in healthcare?
Observing norms established by dominant groups that dehumanize or deny rights to others
Why is representation important in nursing education?
It challenges systemic racism, promotes inclusion, and improves understanding of diverse patient needs
What is the “Sunrise Enabler” in Leininger’s theory?
A conceptual guide to integrate cultural care into nursing practice
How does Miner’s article relate to nursing?
It teaches nurses to avoid ethnocentric judgments and value cultural diversity
What are the consequences of oppression in healthcare?
Unjust treatment, denial of rights, dehumanization of individuals, and biased education
What is the focus of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory?
Human care and cultural understanding, rather than medical symptoms or treatments
What are the three modalities of Leininger’s theory?
Cultural care preservation/maintenance, accommodation/negotiation, and repatterning/restructuring
What does intersectionality include in nursing care?
Both seen and unseen attributes that affect how patients experience care
What should care in nursing foster according to the presentation?
Respect, asking questions, relevant dialogue, and patient-centered cooperation
What are examples of systemic racism’s impact in medical systems?
Persistence of biases rooted in historical injustices such as slavery
What are the three Canadian discourses highlighted?
Recognition, equality and citizenship, and capabilities
What is Madeline Leininger’s metaparadigm of nursing?
It includes concepts such as person, health, environment, and nursing
What are strengths of Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care?
Emphasizes inclusion of anthropological and cultural concepts, logical structure, and high generalizability
What are the weaknesses of Leininger’s theory?
Complexity can lead to misinterpretation or rejection
Q: What questions should be avoided in care to promote anti-racism?
Making assumptions about clients without asking relevant, context-based questions
Who was Harriet Tubman, and how does she relate to nursing?
Harriet Tubman was a freedom fighter and caregiver who nursed sick and injured individuals during the Civil War, exemplifying resilience and care
Who was Mary Seacole?
A Jamaican-British nurse who provided care during the Crimean War, advocating for health equality and demonstrating innovative nursing practices
How did Mary Seacole challenge systemic barriers in healthcare?
By funding her own journey to the Crimean War when denied access and providing direct care to soldiers
Why is Harriet Tubman an inspirational figure in nursing history?
Her commitment to caregiving, even while risking her life for freedom, aligns with nursing values of compassion and advocacy
