Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore the correlation between various contexts (sociocultural, socioeconomic, education, community, and political), diversity, occupational justice, and health and well-being at multiple ecological levels. The course design allows for examination and application of knowledge regarding personal culture and its impact on practice and the culture of diverse clients and its influence on their health beliefs, practices, and occupations. The course will include in-depth discussions of social justice theories, public policy, cultural effectiveness, and how marginalization and stigmatization impact access to healthcare.