Transcendent pluralism: A middle‐range theory of nonviolent social transformation through human and ecological dignity: Analysis and evaluation

Abstract

Background: Issues such as group bias, poverty, disempowerment, and violence contribute to poor health outcomes among at-risk populations. In all countries, there exist disparities among health status with worse health outcomes in individuals categorized as having less access to resources. Systemic forces perpetuate health inequities among at-risk populations furthering the divide between those in resource-rich environments and those afflicted by a lack of resources. The social devaluing of individuals and their environment contributes to this ongoing global suffering. Method:In this article, I critically appraised the theory of transcendent pluralism: a middle-range theory of nonviolent social transformation through human and ecological dignity based on the criteria outlined by Fawcett. Conclusion:The concepts identified in this theory offer nursing the tools to facilitate social change. Despite the theory lacking significant real-world nursing practice application, it has the potential to bridge nursing's ability to influence social change through research and practice.

Sharing the space of the creature: Intersubjectivity as a lens toward mutual human–wildlife dignity

“…Human and ecological dignity are mutually evolving within a larger whole toward a yet-to-be-determined future (Perry, 2015). The question must then be reformulated from, "How do we work toward coexistence?"…”