Rethinking Endometriosis- Intersectionality & New Perspectives

Interrogating 'a Woman's Curse': Endo & Society

Speaker Series: Interrogating 'a Woman's Curse': What Endometriosis Tells Us About Politics and Society - Session 1

<h3>The Speaker Series,  <strong>Interrogating &#x27;a Woman&#x27;s Curse&#x27;: What Endometriosis Tells Us About Politics and Societ</strong>y, kicks off with: </h3><h2><strong>&#x27;Rethinking Endometriosis- Intersectionality &amp; New Perspectives&#x27;</strong></h2><h3>talks by Nikita Aashi Chadha &amp; Dr Helene Mitchell</h3><p><strong>&#x27;Understanding Intersectionality&#x27;</strong> Nikita will explore how our experiences of endometriosis, illness generally and healthcare vary in accordance with where we sit within the intersections of race, gender, class, ability, sexuality and nationality. She advocates for an  intersectional approach in all situations, but specifically in the context of healthcare,  to ensure equity and standardisation of treatment and retention of dignity. </p><p>Nikita is an advocate, writer and speaker for Cysters, which strives for equal access to (reproductive) healthcare for those from marginalised backgrounds. She is also an aspiring poet and social commentator. Instagram: @DidacticDiaspora</p>

<p><strong>“Conceptualising male partners’ accounts of living with women with endometriosis – the use of health work and emotion work”</strong>.  Helene will present findings from the Endopart study using the concepts of health work and emotion work, to explain how male partners of women with endometriosis engage in the day-to-day management of endometriosis. </p><p>Helene is a senior lecturer in the Division of Psychology and member of the Centre for Reproduction Research at De Montfort University. Her research interests are in chronic illness, particularly in relation to endometriosis and musculoskeletal conditions, and include the experiences of individuals, their partners and other family members.  </p>

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