University:
McMaster University
Course:
HLTHAGE 2B03 | Social Identity, Health and Illness
Academic year:

2023
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44

Pages:

2
Author:

Sabrina S.

The Role of Intersectionality in Public Health 2B03 Practice Quiz Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is intersectionality? A. The study of intersections in urban planning B. A framework for understanding how various forms of inequality and discrimination overlap C. A health condition related to joint pain D. A method for cooking multiple dishes at once 2. Which of the following best describes the impact of intersectionality on public health? A. It helps identify unique health risks faced by individuals with multiple marginalized identities B. It focuses only on gender inequality C. It is unrelated to public health D. It only considers socioeconomic factors 3. 4. Who coined the term intersectionality? A. Angela Davis B. Kimberlé Crenshaw C. Gloria Anzaldúa D. bell hooks How does intersectionality inform public health interventions? A. By ignoring cultural differences B. By considering the unique experiences and challenges of different intersecting identities C. By focusing solely on physical health D. By promoting a one-size-fits-all approach 5. Which of the following is an example of applying intersectionality in public health research? A. Studying the health impacts of air pollution on the general population B. Examining how race, gender, and socioeconomic status collectively influence health outcomes C. Researching dietary habits in a single demographic D. Analyzing the effects of a new medication on a homogeneous group Short Answer Questions 1. Explain in your own words why intersectionality is important in public health research. 2. List three ways public health policies can be improved by incorporating an intersectional approach. _________________________________________________________________________ MC Answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B A B B B Short Answer Questions Answers: 1. Public health research requires intersectionality because health cannot be reduced to a physical area. It's also shaped by who you are: reductionism in terms of race, class and gender – all these are true. Intersectionality enables one to view how these things interface and result in diverse health situations for such groups. Knowing these relations, we will be able to create better solutions for all bases, including increases in skills. 2. a. Targeted Interventions: Intersectionality depicts that certain groups of people require certain health policies to be catered to help them get the services they require. b. Equity, not Equality: Policies can go a step ahead from the general solutions that do not take into consideration how the various identities face health issues. c. Breaking Cycles: That way, the knowledge of how disadvantage accumulates allows specific reforms to address the causes of poor health inequity sustainably.