Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: The Historical Context of Structural Racism in the United States | Dismantling Structural Racism to Advance Health Equity | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe the concept of structural racism.
    • Explain the historical context of structural racism by considering three examples of structurally racist health policies.
    • Summarize how historical facts on race have accumulated to create and maintain structural racism observed in the present.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 33 minutes. 

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    • Module 2 The Historical Context of Structural Racism in the United States - Dr. Karinn Glover, MD MPH.
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Watch the entire video to better understand the module’s content. (21 minutes)

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Systemic And Structural Racism: Definitions, Examples, Health Damages, And Approaches To Dismantling URL
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      Read the content under the heading "Definitions". (6 minutes)

      Health Affairs - 2022

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      Structural Racism In Historical And Modern US Health Care Policy URL
      Students must
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      Read the section on "Structural Racism In Early US Health Care Policy". (5 minutes)

      Health Affairs - 2022