Healthism

In "Healthism," author Jessica L. Roberts, published by Cambridge University Press in 2018, delves into the complex relationship between health status and discrimination. This insightful book, spanning 230 pages, explores when and why health-based discrimination—termed 'healthism'—should be permissible and when it should not. Roberts and her co-author, Weeks, offer a comprehensive methodology to differentiate between beneficial and harmful health classifications. They also propose actionable legal and policy solutions aimed at promoting positive health indicators while curbing unjust discrimination. This thought-provoking work is essential for anyone interested in health law, privacy rights, and the implications of health status in society. Discover how "Healthism" can reshape your understanding of health-related discrimination and its impact on individuals and communities.