Social Exclusion and Health: The Development of Nursing Knowledge

Benbow, Sarah; Forchuk, Cheryl; Gorlick, Carolyne; Berman, Hélène; Ward‐Griffin, Catherine

doi:10.1177/084456211504700305

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“…Common across political and academic spheres were the conflicting ideologies that shaped understanding, and consequently application, of the concept of social exclusion in understanding marginality. Thus, existing ambiguity served as the impetus for nursing scholars Yanicki et al (2015) and Benbow et al (2015) to propose clear conceptualizations of social exclusion, with social justice underpinnings, to be taken up within nursing science.…”

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“…Structural inequalities shape social exclusion and arise out of the often intersecting experiences of oppression as it relates to race, class, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and immigrant status (Galabuzi, 2009). While it does not deny them agency, social exclusion situates certain groups in disadvantaged positions in society, which ultimately impacts their health (Benbow, Forchuk, Gorlick, Berman, & Ward-Griffin, 2015, p. 66).…”

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Spaces of Exclusion: Safety, Stigma, and Surveillance of Mothers Experiencing Homelessness

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Lack of affordable housing, poverty, and intimate partner violence are among the most common reasons for homelessness among mothers and their children in Canada. Mothers experience social exclusion in compounding and debilitating ways. In the literature on social exclusion and health, rarely is safety recognized as a prominent component of social exclusion. The purpose of this critical narrative study was to better understand the unique narratives of social exclusion for mothers experiencing homelessness in Ontario. A critical narrative methodology with an intersectional lens was used. Twenty-six ( N = 26) mothers participated in the study. The overarching finding of unsafe spaces represents the unique forms of exclusion from safety participants experienced in public and private spaces. Emerging out of this overarching category are two intertwined subcategories of (a) exclusion from safety and (b) stigma: public surveillance and discrimination. Participants’ narratives of exclusion from safety signify an ecosystem of unsafe spaces. The findings illuminate and reiterate the imperative for nurses to recognize that safety is a human right and is foundational for health. Nurses can use critical self-reflection and challenge the inherent “nursing gaze” to promote spaces of support rather than surveillance and engage in political advocacy to address structural inequalities, such as gender-based violence.

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Spaces of Exclusion: Safety, Stigma, and Surveillance of Mothers Experiencing Homelessness

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“…Poverty is seen as both a contributor and outcome of social exclusion (Raphael, 2007); and has significantly negative health consequences (Hyman, Mercando, Galabuzi, Patychuk, 2014;Raphael, 2009;Reid, 2004). As social determinants of health, social exclusion, homelessness, and poverty (Raphael, 2009) are highly relevant and have important considerations for nurses (Benbow, Forchuk, Gorlick, Berman, & Ward-Griffin, 2015;Canadian Nurses Association, 2016;Registered Nurses Association, 2013). For nurses working with vulnerable groups living in poverty, our findings shed light on the current political context influencing the health and wellbeing of our clients.…”

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Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy

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This article overviews the second phase of a two-phase study which examined experiences of health and social exclusion among mothers experiencing homelessness in Ontario, Canada. A critical discourse analysis was employed to analyze the policy document, Realizing Our Potential: Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy, 2014-2019. In nursing, analysis of policy is an emerging form of scholarship, one that draws attention to the macro levels influencing health and health promotion, such as the social determinants of health, and the policies that impact them. The clear neo-liberal underpinnings, within the strategy, with a focus on productivity and labor market participation leave little room for an understanding of poverty reduction from a human rights perspective. Further, gender-neutrality rendered the poverty experienced by women, and mothers, invisible. Notably, there were a lack of deadlines, target dates, and thorough action and evaluation plans. Such absence troubles whether poverty reduction is truly a priority for the government, and society as a whole.

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“…From the literature review, it is evident there is a need to further understand women experiencing homelessness and the challenges they face in regards to social inclusion, including their involvement in sport-based activities as a potential intervention. The intersecting oppression that people experiencing homelessness may face is not well understood in relation to how they perceive and seek social inclusion (Benbow, Forchuk, Gorlick, & Ward-Griffin, 2015). There needs to be an improved understanding of homeless women's perceptions of social inclusion and barriers to their participation in sporting opportunities, otherwise women may continue to face disproportionately high levels of social exclusion.…”

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Social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness

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Background: People experiencing homelessness have been described as one of the most socially excluded groups, particularly homeless women. Exploring the barriers and facilitators of social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness, in particular their experience with sports-based activities, may identify key criteria to improve and facilitate their access to community activities and result in opportunities for increased inclusion. Methods: Qualitative thematic analysis was used to explore women's homelessness, social inclusion, and their interest and engagement in sportbased activities. In a mid-sized city in Canada, data was collected using semistructured interviews with eleven women residing in a shelter. The data were analyzed for themes relating to the research questions. Findings: Four corresponding themes were derived from the interviews: (a) poverty is the main source of social exclusion, (b) housing is not necessarily a prerequisite for social inclusion, (c) women play sports too; it's not just for men, and (d) Purposeful rather than passive recruitment boosts inclusion. These themes represent the barriers and facilitators of social inclusion that the participants experienced, as well as their experiences and interests in sports. Conclusion: The findings revealed that while women who are experiencing homelessness may be interested in participating in sport activities as an opportunity to improve aspects of their social inclusion, they face many barriers in accessing sport activities. The findings of this study may inform organizational and government policy, and future research. Further intersectional research is needed to understand how gendered experiences of homelessness intersect for Indigenous or racialized persons.

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Social Exclusion and Health: The Development of Nursing Knowledge

Cited by 8 publications

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Spaces of Exclusion: Safety, Stigma, and Surveillance of Mothers Experiencing Homelessness

Spaces of Exclusion: Safety, Stigma, and Surveillance of Mothers Experiencing Homelessness

Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy

Social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness

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