Invisible Visits: Black Middle-Class Women in the American Healthcare System
American System: Invisible Visits examines how Black middle-class women navigate interactions with doctors and healthcare inequities. Drawing on original research, it discusses stereotypes in medical settings, strategies women use to seek appropriate care, and the effects of discrimination on health.
At a glance
- Focuses on Black middle-class women's experiences dealing with doctors.
- Uses original research to examine racial and gender inequities in healthcare.
- Discusses strategies for seeking better treatment and the potential health toll of discrimination.
- Challenges the idea that discrimination in healthcare affects only poor racial minorities.
Reference price: $77.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A focused account of how race, gender, and middle-class status can shape doctor-patient interactions.
- Connects healthcare inequities to patients' strategies and possible consequences for health.
- The 160-page length offers a compact format for readers seeking this specific subject.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 31, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 019084020X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0190840204 |
| Weight listed | 12 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying race, gender, and inequity in American healthcare.
- Healthcare professionals and students seeking a patient-centered discussion of discrimination in medical settings.
- Readers interested in research on Black middle-class women's interactions with doctors.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a clinical handbook, treatment guidance, or a broad overview of all healthcare experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Invisible Visits about?
It examines how Black middle-class women navigate interactions with doctors and healthcare inequities, including stereotypes, efforts to secure appropriate care, and related health consequences.
What approach does the book take?
The listing describes it as drawing on original research and examining women's perceptions and strategies in healthcare settings.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 160 pages.
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