How and Why Is Gender Important in Research? What Are

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How and why is gender important in research? What are some of the problems in research that involve gender? How about race and ethnicity? How should a researcher take account of race and ethnicity when planning research?

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Definitions:

Life Support

Medical technology that sustains a patient's vital functions when they are unable to do so on their own.

Views of Death

Diverse perspectives and beliefs about the nature, significance, and implications of death.

1970s and 1980s

Refers to the two decades characterized by significant political, social, and technological changes worldwide.

Active Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, typically through the administration of lethal substances.