Medical Outcasts

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Focusing on the experiences of undocumented Mexican and Zimbabwean women, the book explores the disparities in emergency healthcare access and treatment in Houston and Johannesburg. It delves into issues of gender inequity, xenophobia, and structural violence, highlighting how these factors intertwine with political and economic subjugation to affect the health and well-being of marginalized communities. The narrative reveals the systemic barriers these women face, shedding light on broader social injustices.