Assignment:
Discussion
Watch the YouTube video below
TED Talk: How Racism Makes Us Sick
STEP 1: Examine Health Education/Promotion Strategies Used to Address Health Disparities
In this TED Talk video, what surprised you the most? What disturbed you the most? What do you think we should do in the United States about health disparities based on race and racism? Please feel free to ask questions about current public health events related to the topic.
STEP 2: Discuss!
1. Can we measure racism?
2. How do we know which type of discrimination is being used against us?
3. What can we do about racism in public health?