It has been nearly 2 years since Myanmar’s junta began their violent attempt to overthrow the country’s fledgling democracy. Even though their atrocious war crimes have accelerated, the people, especially young women, persist in their resistance. What is MOST remarkable about their Civil Disobedience Movement
Over the past year, more military attacks have been launched against civilians in Myanmar than in Syria, Yemen, Iraq or Afghanistan – according to figures compiled by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, which also designated the country as the world’s deadliest place
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar lived under a tight military fist for 50 years. Similar to North Korea, Myanmar’s people had no communication with the outside world. And the world did not know about them. In 2010 Aung San Suu Kyi, the people’s hope, was
I’m co-delivering a sex education class about condoms and barrier methods. My co-trainer shows the class an Internal Condom (branded Femidom) and proceeds to say, “a lot of people think this is a condom for a Black man, because it’s so big”. They sit back
The #EverydayColorism campaign has shared personal stories of colorism – discriminatory or preferential treatment of same-race people because of skin tone – from people living in the Caribbean. Colorism and racism are both rooted in white supremacist culture. But the prevalence of colorism in the
Colorism is discriminatory or preferential treatment of same-race people because of skin tone. In this installment of our series, Dr. Amne Osseyran shares her experience with colorism in Bermuda. Dr. Osseyran is a general practitioner and forensic specialist, and an ambitious, light-skinned daughter of a
The #EverydayColorism campaign shares the lived experiences of Caribbean people affected by colorism – discriminatory or preferential treatment of same-race people because of skin tone. Colorism pervades the region, affecting Caribbean people across the continuums of gender, age, socioeconomic status—and skin tone. Light-skinned people are
The #EverydayColorism campaign is sharing the lived experiences of Caribbean people affected by colorism – discriminatory or preferential treatment of same-race people because of skin tone. Colorism pervades the region, affecting Caribbean people across the spectrums of gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Even highly educated
The Caribbean is known for its pristine beaches, vibrant music, and warm, friendly people. Yet though the region is an oasis for many, deeply ingrained within its culture is the painful burden of colorism. The term “colorism” was coined in 1982 by Pulitzer-Prize winner Alice
Growing up, I was taught that black women are strong. That we are the pillars of community. That we raise and protect villages, and that we must uphold our men. We’re expected to this faultlessly and without rest. In activism, black women have been at the forefront of championing change. We’ve lead protests and initiatives in our community such as the “Black Lives Matter” Movement founded by three queer, black women. As much as we’re seen as resilient, fierce and powerful, we aren’t afforded the opportunity to be vulnerable, gentle and tender to ourselves.
I’m sure it has been a difficult year for everyone. This pandemic has re-emphasized what an unequal society we live in. To see how many people are losing their jobs is heartbreaking. The levels of corruption in my country are infuriating. It is disgusting to see how the death of Breonna Taylor or the shooting of Megan thee Stallion has been turned into memes. It is scary to see how many young women are dying for no reason.
Although the medical profession strives for equal treatment of all patients, disparities in healthcare persist. Though we might not like to admit it, our healthcare systems are still infiltrated with acts of prejudices based on race, ethnicity, gender and much more.
This is what you’ll learn in this article:
• What implicit bias is
• Instances of implicit bias affecting patient care
• How we can overcome implicit biases.
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