Question 1

what is misogyny-- discrimination against women?

Accepted Answer

Kind of!: Misogyny  is the hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women or girls. According to feminist theory, misogyny can be manifested in numerous ways, including sexual discrimination, denigration of women, violence against women, and sexual objectification of women.

Question 2

why so much discrimination against single moms?

Accepted Answer

Single?: If your are divorced, there is very little discrimination by others, but workplace is different, since people know you have to juggle parenting with work.However, getting pregnant and being unmarried, leads to the question, why did you get pregnant with so many birth control options avaiable.Children born in this scenario tend to get less education and more social problems than those raised by two.

Question 3

how does discrimination and stigma affect people with mental illness?

Accepted Answer

It hurts . . .: . . . And it adds additional burden to their lives.  It's much the same as it affects the rest of us.  For all of us, life is challenging enough without the additional burdens of stigma and discrimination.

Question 4

do you think overweight people face a lot of unnecessary discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, yes: Obese children and adults face intense discrimination. This prejudice fails to realize that most obesity is related to genetic factors, with over 70 genes affecting risk.  The obesity action coalition is the single best advocacy group to fight discrimination and promote access to new agents and strategies.

Question 5

if a boss at your job tells you that you need to lose weight, is that discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Is this a statement of fact.  Are you overweight?  If so, the idrective is good for you. Employers will be paying bigger premiums for health issues related to weight.

Question 6

can someone who has been hearing impaired since infancy improve speech and discrimination later in life?

Accepted Answer

Not deaf speech: If impaired and not totally deaf, the prognosis is better than when totally deaf.  Regardless, however, a lot can be done to improve speech and sound discrimination.

Question 7

do pharmacies give patients prescription brand based on their insurance? do patients have rights to reject if they feel prescription a discrimination?

Accepted Answer

1-Unlikely. 2-Yes.: A patient can ask for the brand of medication he desires, as long as it matches the prescription. One can just ask the pharmacist what brand he stocks and how long it takes to get a specially requested brand. This would be a custom, personalized service, so be sure to pay in advance the full cost of the pharmacist&#x27;s ordering a single item, the cost of the drug, etc... One need not use insurance.

Question 8

what is the relationship between obesity and diabetes? are some of these reports myths based upon discrimination?

Accepted Answer

They are related: The cdc has geographically mapped states with the highest levels  of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease and there is a direct overlay correlation in all of these factors.  Too many calories without sufficient exercise leads to elevated Insulin levels in attempt to drive  sugar into the muscles where it can be metabolized.  The cell receptors become resistant to Insulin and the blood sugar rises.

Question 9

menstruation on nov 30, ended in dec 3-4 and began again on dec 23, sometimes it isvery floody. also i am very stressed because of disability discrimination from trying to get a job. normal?

Accepted Answer

: sometimes that happens. If it normalizes then nothing to worry about. Keep looking and you will get a job for there are lots available these days. Good luck

Question 10

can you tell me if there are effective methods for dealing with caffeine withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Use an appropriate taper plan. To reduce withdrawal sxs from caffeine hydrate well with at least 8 – 8 ounce glasses of water per day. Eat healthy but small meals every several hours. Sleep at least 7 to 8 hours per night. Remain physically active. You can use otc pain relievers (that do not contain caffeine) for muscular aches & pain or headaches.

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