White Supremacy and Structural Racism
When we artificially identify one group as more “worthy,” we build inequality into the structure of our society. Looking for the full Course 4? Access Course 4 here.
Purpose and Overview
Understanding the root causes of racial injustice is crucial to shifting toward health and racial equity. In our society, artificial lines are drawn to distinguish different groups of people for the purposes of amassing resources and opportunities based on how each group is valued. Grouping people by “race,” or by how one looks, is one of those artificial lines. Historically and today, racism—a product of white supremacy—is a root cause of health inequity that continues to use these lines to make unjust distinctions as to who gets what resources and opportunities in our society. This significantly impacts health equity. This course will explore that impact and provide learners with the opportunity to strategize ways to act directly on this root cause.
Course 4 Highlights
Next Steps
Learn together about the roots of health inequity by starting a group for your organization. Our course provides step-by-step guidance on how to facilitate healthy dialogue and exploration.
Enroll in the Independent Learners group and complete the course with a community of learners interested in health equity.