Norms, Values, Beliefs

Examples of how gendered norms, values, and beliefs influence experiences with health services for people of different genders

• Men in Change support group offers support for racialized and newcomer men in eradicating domestic violence and abusive behaviours.
• Many family members of young South Asian men who are drug users do not acknowledge their drug use
• Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC challenges stigma and discrimination
• Newton’s the PLOT offers Indigenous medicine, healing, activism, and community for marginalized Surrey residents
• Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds provides mentoring on physical activity, body image, and healthy eating choices to pre-teen and early teen girls in Surrey
• Talking circle for Indigenous women creates avenue for dialogue about health needs and culturally appropriate care.
• Pregnant mom fat-shamed by doctor, denied delivery in Maple Ridge hospital due to body mass index (BMI)