WOMENSTD 220 Study Guide - Luteal Phase, Follicular Phase, Ovulation
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Fsh- follicle stimulating hormone, at peak early in cycle: ovulation, luteal phase. Uterine phases: proliferative-endometrial lining breaks down as progesterone levels are low, secretory. Intersectionality- intersection of multiple identities, a woman is not just a woman. Interlocking systems of oppression- experiencing multiple forms of oppression simultaneously. Coherence- finding one"s life situation meaningful, comprehensible and manageable. Psychosocial stress- environmental demands that tax or exceed the adaptable capacity of an organism, resulting in physiological and psychological changes, putting it at risk for disease: inc. amount of continuous stress lowers the immune system. Racism- institutional and individual practices that create and reinforce oppressive systems of race relations. Cultural competency-set of skills that allows providers to give culturally appropriate high-quality care to people from cultures different then their own. Us has the largest economy in the world, yet has greater income inequality than other high income countries. Infant mortality: 28th among nations, tied for 2nd to last among industrialized nations.
