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The Invisible Hand of Inequality

What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the growing body of research on structural stigma, a concept gaining momentum in public health and social science. As a scoping review of nearly 300 studies […]

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Bridging Public Health and Critical Race Theory:

We’ve all seen research and analyses fail to consider the systemic racism and inequities that make health unobtainable in many communities. This is the gap Critical Race Theory (CRT) seeks to bridge in public health education. The Intersection of CRT and Public Health For decades, public health has sought to understand and address health disparities […]

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Implicit Bias Training: Are We Really Addressing the Issue?

Implicit bias training in healthcare has gained significant attention over the past decade as a crucial tool in combating disparities in patient care. With growing evidence that healthcare providers’ unconscious biases contribute to unequal treatment across different racial, ethnic, and social groups, many institutions have implemented training programs to address this issue. But how effective […]

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Invisible Chains: How Systemic Racism Impacts Health

When you think of racism, what comes to mind? Many of us picture hateful words, violent acts, or blatant discrimination. However, racism often operates on a much deeper, more insidious level, embedded within the very fabric of our society. This hidden form of racism, known as systemic or structural racism, is far more pervasive and […]

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Racism in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

In contemporary discussions about justice and equity, one profound question arises repeatedly: How does racism shape the U.S. criminal justice system? This question isn’t just a matter of academic discourse but one of urgent social importance. Racism isn’t merely present within the system; it operates through it, influencing every aspect from policing to sentencing. The […]

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The Impact of Racism on Health: Insights and Directions

On this MLK Day in the US, this article from Annual Reviews is a tangible reminder that, hey, we have a LOT of work still to do. Racism and Health: Evidence and Needed Research is a comprehensive exploration of how racism influences health is presented. This eye-opening piece (to my naive eyes) delves into the […]

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