Diskriminierung und Rassismus im Gesundheitswesen

Abstract

Racism and discrimination characterise the structures of modern societies and pose a significant challenge, particularly in the healthcare sector. This thesis examines institutional and structural forms of discrimination in the German and Austrian healthcare systems and their effects on racialised individuals and ethnic minorities. The focus is on barriers to access, unequal quality of treatment and the resulting health and social consequences. Discrimination not only leads to poorer health outcomes for those affected, but also reinforces social inequalities and undermines trust in the healthcare system. The work draws on theoretical concepts such as ‘othering’ and ‘silencing’ to analyse the mechanisms of marginalisation. Methodologically, the study is based on a systematic literature review and the analysis of existing case studies, which revealed gaps in the research. The aim is to reveal key mechanisms of discrimination and to identify approaches for fairer healthcare. The results make it clear that structural discrimination has far-reaching consequences that can significantly affect not only individual health, but also social cohesion and the efficiency of the healthcare system.

Date of Award	2024
Original language	German (Austria)
Supervisor	Karin Schreiner (Supervisor) & Silvia Neumann-Ponesch (Supervisor)