How to Dismantle Structural Racism in Health
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issue of structural racism in healthcare through this 52-minute video from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the root causes of persisting racial disparities in health outcomes, including uneven access to care, inequitable community conditions, and the wealth gap. Examine the intentional creation of systems and structures that perpetuate health inequities and learn about strategies to dismantle them. Discover the importance of confronting racist legacies and biases, scrutinizing laws and policies that devalue certain lives, and building trusting partnerships with communities of color to implement informed solutions. Gain insights into the unconscionable differences in life expectancy and disease incidence among racial groups, and understand the urgent need for intentional action to address these disparities.
Syllabus
How To Dismantle Structural Racism in Health?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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