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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
January 2025
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Dr. Karen McDevitt
Abstract
According to the U.S. Census there are over 213,000 Bangladeshis in the U.S. in 2020, with over 15,800 Bangladeshis living in Southeastern Michigan, home to many working-class families. In this community, a significant concern is Bangladeshi women often face more challenges to healthcare access, including language, culture, and insurance barriers. Previous research indicates minority communities face negative social determinants of health. Relying on the Interviewing Research Method, I examine current barriers faced by Bangladeshi women in Southeastern Michigan, revealing healthcare issues prevalent among this community, while brining to light how women-led initiatives are empowering Bangladeshi women to be “Shustho,” or “healthy,” in mind, body, and spirit.
Recommended Citation
Rahman, Nargis, "Shustho: Women-Led Initiatives And Improved Healthcare Access For Bangladeshi Women In Southeast Michigan" (2025). Wayne State University Theses. 1010.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_theses/1010