Perspectives on the health of immigrant women

It is argued that social, economic, and political forces play a crucial role in determining the subjective experiences of immigrant women in their contacts with the health care system.

Abstract

This article focuses on the health status of two groups of immigrant women and their experiences surrounding help-seeking. It is argued that social, economic, and political forces play a crucial role in determining the subjective experiences of immigrant women in their contacts with the health care system. Case studies of Indo-Canadian and Greek women are used to illustrate this perspective.