Let Me Explain This to You

Abstract

The presumption of lack of knowledge is commonly assumed when a person of low socioeconomic status or an ethnic minority speaks in a professional setting. Differences should not be equated with lack of ability. Persons to whom English is a second language can experience discrimination because they speak with an accent. Presumption made about a person's ability to comprehend what another person is saying to them can be easily remedied in healthcare settings by requesting an in-person translator or obtaining technologies that can facilitate language translation. Interpretation is not an option in modern day healthcare settings, it is a requirement. If this requirement is not met, failure to provide translation services becomes a social justice issue.

Citation

Green, C. (2023), "Let Me Explain This to You", Social Justice Case Studies, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 81-84. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80455-746-420231009