Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability” (Government of Canada, 2013). This is a quote from the Canadian Charter Rights and Freedom, section 15. Although it states every person shall not be discriminated against, this does not seem to be the case in the health care system in Canada, especially in a certain population. In this paper, female newcomers and the obstacles shaped around them in health care will be discussed. The health care system in Canada has formed barriers that are racist towards
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It is an extreme accomplishment for women in foreign countries to earn a degree. However, when those women want to come to Canada and want to work with their degree, it becomes difficult. Newcomer women with formal education within the medical field face an obstacle to find a career in Canada due to “lack of” credential requirements (Guruge, Donner, and Morrison, 2000; Murray, Gien and Solberg, 2003). The apparently “lack of” credentials is a barrier for women with a degree within health care because it affects women, mentally and physically (Guruge, Donner, and Morrison, 2000; Murray, Gien and Solberg, 2003). From statistics Canada, “immigrant women were more likely to have completed university than women born in Canada. In 2006, 23% of immigrant women aged 15 and over had a university degree or certificate at the bachelor 's level or above, compared with 16% of their Canadian-born counterparts” (Government of Canada, …show more content…
They either flee from war, to better the lives of their children, or for the perceived excellent health care system. There are many struggles and obstacles when one moves to a different country, such a Canada, in which finding a job is the top propriety. Unemployment, underemployment, physical and psychosocial conditions of the work place affect mental health, social, and physical health that lead to chronic illnesses (PHAC, 2003). Newcomers, radicalized women and those with little to no education are more likely to in “job ghettos” (Reitmanova and Gustafson, 2008a). “Unemployment jeopardizes the health of…immigrants…it seems to affect immigrants more powerfully, perhaps because, during difficult times, immigrants have fewer resources to call upon…” (Beiser, 2003). The affect on the health of the metal wellbeing is extremely dependent on a balanced life. No job, or low income, poor working conditions are just a few that affect how one perceives themselves in
It is an extreme accomplishment for women in foreign countries to earn a degree. However, when those women want to come to Canada and want to work with their degree, it becomes difficult. Newcomer women with formal education within the medical field face an obstacle to find a career in Canada due to “lack of” credential requirements (Guruge, Donner, and Morrison, 2000; Murray, Gien and Solberg, 2003). The apparently “lack of” credentials is a barrier for women with a degree within health care because it affects women, mentally and physically (Guruge, Donner, and Morrison, 2000; Murray, Gien and Solberg, 2003). From statistics Canada, “immigrant women were more likely to have completed university than women born in Canada. In 2006, 23% of immigrant women aged 15 and over had a university degree or certificate at the bachelor 's level or above, compared with 16% of their Canadian-born counterparts” (Government of Canada, …show more content…
They either flee from war, to better the lives of their children, or for the perceived excellent health care system. There are many struggles and obstacles when one moves to a different country, such a Canada, in which finding a job is the top propriety. Unemployment, underemployment, physical and psychosocial conditions of the work place affect mental health, social, and physical health that lead to chronic illnesses (PHAC, 2003). Newcomers, radicalized women and those with little to no education are more likely to in “job ghettos” (Reitmanova and Gustafson, 2008a). “Unemployment jeopardizes the health of…immigrants…it seems to affect immigrants more powerfully, perhaps because, during difficult times, immigrants have fewer resources to call upon…” (Beiser, 2003). The affect on the health of the metal wellbeing is extremely dependent on a balanced life. No job, or low income, poor working conditions are just a few that affect how one perceives themselves in