As I have matured over the years, I have realized how fortunate I am to have always had food, clothes, shelter, plus the extra things in life. What I did not know was that healthcare is considered to be one of those “extra” things because it must be paid for. However, I am a firm believer that healthcare should be low-cost or free for everyone. There are many people in this world, but specifically in our country, without adequate healthcare ultimately because of money or the lack thereof. Class is an inequality issue in America, and it privileges those that are considered middle or upper class as a result of our hegemonistic society. These privileges include easy access to suitable healthcare.
For those that are considered poor and/or homeless, there are many obstacles before he or she may gain access to healthcare. Such difficulties may be a lack of knowledge about how to get coverage or where to get treated, lack of transportation, or lack of identification. Regardless, the largest obstacle to healthcare is cost. Without health insurance, it is almost impossible to pay for even a minor visit to the doctor’s office, which can cost up to $100. If one has a minimum wage …show more content…
This issue of class and healthcare is intricate because it is the result of an unfortunate cycle that begins with low or no income. Low or no income can lead to no shelter. No shelter can lead to unemployment, if this isn’t already an issue. Unemployment and no income can lead to no healthcare. I believe it is cruel and inhumane to do nothing, knowing that other people suffer from poor health just because they do not have the means to pay for something that should be free. Our Declaration of Independence states that all men have the natural-born right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." But without good health, how can one have any of
For those that are considered poor and/or homeless, there are many obstacles before he or she may gain access to healthcare. Such difficulties may be a lack of knowledge about how to get coverage or where to get treated, lack of transportation, or lack of identification. Regardless, the largest obstacle to healthcare is cost. Without health insurance, it is almost impossible to pay for even a minor visit to the doctor’s office, which can cost up to $100. If one has a minimum wage …show more content…
This issue of class and healthcare is intricate because it is the result of an unfortunate cycle that begins with low or no income. Low or no income can lead to no shelter. No shelter can lead to unemployment, if this isn’t already an issue. Unemployment and no income can lead to no healthcare. I believe it is cruel and inhumane to do nothing, knowing that other people suffer from poor health just because they do not have the means to pay for something that should be free. Our Declaration of Independence states that all men have the natural-born right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." But without good health, how can one have any of