Surviving in the Hour of Darkness: The Health and Wellness of Women of Colour and indigenous Women

Edited by G. Sophie Harding

$39.95 sc
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ISBN 1-55238-101-3
350 pp.
6" x 9"

Health and Medicine

About the Book

It is clear that religion, cultural background, socio-economic conditions, gender, class and history impact the way women are treated in various health care systems and play a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment. The writings in this book address diverse issues, concerns and experiences of Women of Color and Indigenous Women. They show how a broad and holistic definition of wellness and a deeper understanding of health care needs can be drawn from the knowledge that women are different and that such differences shape what it means to be healthy. Surviving in the Hour of Darkness illustrates, through both critical and personal testimonials, the importance of integrating the physical, psychological, and cultural aspects of women's lives. It opens up a dialogue between women about addressing health issues and concerns collectively, and thus advancing the health and well-being of Indigenous and Women of Color communities.

About the Author

Grisselda (Sophie) Harding is a student and employee at York University, Toronto. Her writing is an expression of her desire to change the world and help make life better for herself and others. Sophie’s first anthology was entitled Our Words/Our Revolutions: Di/Verse Voices of Black Women, First Nations Women, and Women of Colour in Canada(Inanna Publications and Education Inc., 2000). Some of Sophie’s work has been used in projects such as the Teen Violence Prevention Initiatives with Women’s Habitat and the Women, Violence, and Adult Education Project (World Education) Source Book, which is aimed at examining the effect of violence in terms of learning and education for women. Her mother and her husband continue to be her backbone and a constant supply of daily inspiration.

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