Ethnic groups

Provides an overview of the health consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV) for minority women including increased risk for HIV/AIDS and the hidden epidemic of forced sex.

Examines how eating disorders are different among women of colour. Discusses cultural meanings of weight and food.

Identifies health issues that have an impact on the life chances of immigrant, racial minority, refugee, and marginalized women in the United States. Prepared for the Canada-U.S.A. Women's Health Forum, Ottawa, ON, 1996 (CANUSA).

Provides information and resources to assist in understanding, promoting and maintaining effective cross-cultural attachment practices among program participants.

Provides a summary and critique of current research and knowledge on parent-child attachment practices, particularly within the context of ethno-cultural communities.

Presents the findings of a participatory research process involving young women of colour that explored how racism impacts their access to quality healthcare, health education and health information.

Outlines who racialized and immigrant women are, some challenges racialized and immigrant women experience in cities, and government responsibilities.

Presents an overview of findings from various reports relevant to issues of access to justice for ethnocultural minority women who are victims of domestic violence.

Examines racial and socio-economic dimensions of health and illness. Also looks at the health related issues for immigrant populations. Studies the health status and health care of Aboriginal peoples.

Provides a collection of stories that speak to the diverse experience of racial minority and Aboriginal women.