Mapping injustice, visualizing equity: why theory, metaphors and images matter in tackling inequalities.
This symposia discussed "Mapping injustice, visualizing equity: why theory, metaphors and images matter in tackling inequalities". It sought to provoke critical thinking about the current theories used to analyze the health impact of injustice, variously referred to as "health inequalities" in the UK, "social inequalities in health" in the US, and "health inequities" more globally. Our focus was the types of explanations, images, and metaphors these theories employ. Building on frameworks that emphasize politics, agency, and accountability, we suggested that it was essential to engage the general public in the politics of health inequities if progress is to be made. We showcased some examples of such engagement before inviting the audience to consider how this might apply in their own areas of responsibility.
Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
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University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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Dorling
NHS Health Scotland, Elphinstone House, 65 West Regent Street, Glasgow, UK. Electronic address: gmccartney@nhs.net.
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McCartney
D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D019365:Metaphor; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011057:Politics; D011639:Public Opinion; D006113:United Kingdom