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Towards a viable and just global nursing ethics.

Nancy J Crigger1

  • 1William Jewell College, MI 64068, USA. criggern@william.jewell.edu

Nursing Ethics
|December 22, 2007
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Summary

Globalization presents economic disparities, prompting nurses to address social justice. This article explores developing a global ethic to ensure fairness and human rights for all, critiquing technology and business as potential barriers.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Bioethics
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Globalization, driven by technology, highlights global economic and social disparities.
  • Nursing, as a global discipline, is committed to reducing health inequities and promoting social justice.
  • Existing literature calls for increased nursing engagement with social justice issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enrich the conceptualization of globalization in relation to justice and ethics.
  • To explore the development of a viable and just global ethic.
  • To identify characteristics that facilitate a global ethic addressing human rights and poverty.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of globalization, justice, and ethics.
  • Investigation of recent work by Schweiker and Twiss.

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  • Discussion of five key qualities for a global ethic.

    • Main Results:

    • Globalization's impact on social justice and fairness is examined.
    • Technology and business, while beneficial, can act as barriers to social justice and the common good.
    • Five characteristics are proposed to foster a global ethic.

    Conclusions:

    • A global ethic is essential for addressing human rights and poverty.
    • Nurses have a vital role in advocating for global justice and reducing disparities.
    • Conscious development of a global ethical framework is needed to navigate globalization's challenges.