Unraveling social justice issues in nursing Naz Nami

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nami, Naz, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing--Social aspects.

Social justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This book examines the structural forces shaping inequities within healthcare and highlights the essential role nurses play in addressing them. While nursing is often associated with compassion and service, the book brings forward the complex realities of racism, ableism, sexism, classism, and the exclusion of neurodiverse individuals that remain embedded in everyday practice. It offers a clear and grounded analysis of these issues, drawing on current research to illuminate how they manifest in clinical settings and influence patient outcomes, professional interactions, and institutional policies. Rather than presenting social justice as an abstract ideal, the book emphasizes its practical relevance for contemporary nursing. It explores how biases—both individual and systemic—affect the delivery of care, and it illustrates the ways inequities contribute to disparities in mental health, chronic illness, and access to essential services. Through reflective guidance and applied examples, readers are encouraged to question assumptions, examine practice environments, and consider how meaningful advocacy can be integrated into routine clinical work. This book supports nurses in strengthening their capacity to respond to inequity with clarity and purpose. It provides a framework for understanding how social justice and nursing intersect, and it underscores the profession’s influence in shaping more inclusive and responsive healthcare systems. By bringing to light the challenges as well as the possibilities for change, this book offers readers a thoughtful and substantive resource for promoting equity in practice, education, and policy"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

Introduction to social justice in nursing

Ableism and disability rights in nursing

Racial disparities in nursing

Gender equity and discrimination

LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Socioeconomic inequalities

Mental health stigma

Advocating for change

Advocating for independence of nurse practitioners in the United States

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed May 29, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Nami, Naz Unraveling social justice issues in nursing

ISBN:

9783032265128

3032265126

OCLC:

1592777973

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license