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A tendency or thought process—either conscious or unconscious—that skews judgment or decision-making in favor of or against something or someone.

Unfair or unequal treatment of people based on social labels such as race, gender, disability, or socioeconomic status.

The process of guiding discussions, meetings, or group activities to ensure effective participation and shared understanding.

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare that are closely linked with social, economic, and environmental disadvantage.

The study of health outcomes in groups of individuals, including how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health disparities.

An awareness of how a researcher’s identity, background, and social position influence their perspective and relationship with the research process and participants.

A negative belief, assumption, or attitude toward a group, often held without sufficient knowledge and leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.

The conditions in which people are born, live, work, learn, and age that influence their health and quality of life—such as income, education, housing, and access to care.

A process by which individuals or groups are marginalized and denied full participation in society, often resulting in reduced access to resources, opportunities, and rights.

A negative label or stereotype that causes a person or group to be seen as socially unacceptable, often leading to shame, discrimination, and exclusion.