History
Define Redlining
The discriminatory practice of denying or limiting services to certain neighborhoods, usually communities of color.
This led to segregation, poor housing quality, limited healthcare access, and higher rates of chronic disease in those areas, creating lasting health inequities.
What does the "collective good" refer to?
The "collective good" refers to benefits or interests that serve the well-being of a group or society as a whole, rather than just individuals.
Interpret this quote "venting is easy, but organizing is not"
It is easy to say human rights is an issue that we need to fix and improve upon, but making change and creating regulations is not easy, but we have to move forward to continue striving for a better future
When the wind blows away your umbrella, you need a better umbrella
How many concentrations are there within the Foundations Studio? Name them
3 Concentrations: History, Human Rights, Ethics
Can I reach out to you (TA) for help after this class ends?
Yes of course! Feel free to reach out via email or connect on LinkedIn!
Broadly explain Narratives of Blame
How society assigns responsibility for disease or health outcomes. It can obscure underlying social or structural causes.
Example: Blaming biology or “racial” characteristics for higher disease rates instead of considering social determinants.
What is the difference between Bioethics and Public Health Ethics?
Bioethics focuses on ethical issues in individual healthcare and biomedical research, while public health ethics addresses ethical concerns in population-level health policies and interventions.
What was the Supreme Court Case that overruled Roe v. Wade?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Name all 4 Foundations Professors
Dr. Robert Fullilove
Dr. Merlin Chowkwanyun
Professor Lynn Freedman
Dr. Thalia Porteny
How many more assignments are there? (not including the Op-Ed)
2
Explain what happened in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
(1932-1972)
It was driven by the false belief that syphilis affected Black people differently than white people. Black men in Alabama were deliberately denied treatment for syphilis so researchers could observe disease progression
What ethical framework supports nudging?
Liberal paternalism
Massive Deprivation vs. Marginal Exclusion
MD: Chad example that women did not have money, but they still had to pay for everything, so sometimes women had to buy drugs, blood, or IV fluids in order to give birth (which led to deaths of them and the babies)
ME: Philippines and Peru example that they were geographically close to hospitals, but they were unable to access these resources
How many Foundations TAs are there (including Lead TAS)?
12
When is the next assignment due?
Writing Assignment 2 is due October 13th
What does "NIMBY" stand for, and explain it's connection to our public health discussions in class
Not In My Backyard!
When people support certain developments (like homeless shelters, waste facilities, or affordable housing) in general, but oppose having them built near where they live.
NIMBY attitudes can worsen health inequities, since essential but unpopular services often get pushed into low-income or minority communities, concentrating environmental and social burdens there.
What is the key difference between Kantianism and Utilitarianism when making moral decisions?
Kantianism is based on duty and moral rules, while Utilitarianism focuses on consequences and maximizing overall happiness
Name one of the 4 core principles of the Children's Rights Convention
Non-discrimination
Best interest of the child
Right to life
Respect for the views of the child
What are your TA's office hours?
Varies
Do we have class after this week?
No more discussions, but there are still 2 History Units
List all of Koch's Postulates mentioned in class
1. Parasite occurred in everyone with the disease
2. Parasite wasn’t present in other diseases or in healthy hosts
3. Isolated and cultured parasite induces disease each time introduced to a healthy host
What is the Complete Lives System (CLS) order of priority?
1. Youngest-first
2. Prognosis
3. Save most lives
4. Lottery
5. Instrumental Value
Broadly explain one of Alston's agenda for re-strategizing human rights
Ensure effective synergies between global and local movements
Make economic and social rights an authentic part of teh human rights agenda: recognition, institutions, accountability
Broaden the base - work with corporate actors
Persuasion - not simply declaring principles
What department and certificate is your TA in?
Varies
What is your favorite thing about this class?
Free Response