Terms/Definitions
Racism
A set of false beliefs that one racial group is naturally superior to another racial group based on biological differences
How long did Matthew spend in the Montreal ER hallway?
4 days
What do experiences of racism lead to?
Physical and emotional health problems
Social Construction
Socially created characteristics of human life based on the idea that people actively construct reality, meaning it is neither natural nor inevitable
What levels of racism did Matthew experience?
Interpersonal and Structural
What are four inequities that racialized Canadians are more likely to experience?
Poverty, homelessness, discrimination, inadequate housing
Racialization
The social process by which racial categories are constructed as real, different, and unequal in ways that have social, economic, and political consequences
How does Jade think healthcare should be improved for Indigenous peoples and why?
More compassion for Indigenous since they are required to travel far distances to access healthcare
How can social exclusion lead to poor health?
Social Exclusion
A process whereby some groups in society are denied access to material and social resources, thereby excluding their full participation in society
How did Matthew's race affect his experience with healthcare?
- Cree patient protocols to follow:
Access to healthcare is slower and more limited where Matthew is from.
Give an example Institutional Racism
Ex. racial profiling by healthcare professionals
(other answers accepted)