Week 10: Disruptive Racism in Health Flashcards
Key Objectives Deepen Understanding of Racism and Its Impact on Health Focus on both overt and subtle forms of racism and their consequences. Indigenous-Specific Examples of Microaggressions and Enacting Allyship Understand real-world examples of microaggressions faced by Indigenous peoples and strategies for allyship. Advance Understanding of Intersectionality in Sport Explore how race, identity, and social factors intersect in the context of sport. (44 cards)
What is the key objective of understanding racism in health?
To deepen understanding of both overt and subtle forms of racism and their consequences.
What does the term ‘microaggressions’ refer to in the context of Indigenous peoples?
Real-world examples of subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory remarks or behaviors.
How does systemic racism differ from structural racism?
Systemic racism focuses on entire systems and their interconnectedness, while structural racism emphasizes the laws and policies that uphold these systems.
Fill in the blank: Racism involves assigning _______ status and unjust treatment to people of color based on unfounded beliefs.
[inferior]
What analogy is used to describe systemic racism?
The iceberg analogy, where most of systemic racism is hidden beneath the surface.
What historical factors contributed to persistent racial inequities?
- Slavery (over 250 years)
- Jim Crow Laws (100 years)
True or False: Systemic racism is primarily about individual actions.
False
What are some consequences of systemic racism on health?
- Chronic stress
- Environmental hazards
- Inferior schools
- Inadequate housing
- Unhealthy food & exercise environments
What call to action is emphasized by Elder Maria Campbell?
“What are we going to do about it?”
What is the purpose of land acknowledgements?
To raise awareness about Indigenous territories and acknowledge Indigenous Nationhood.
What does the term ‘Settler’ challenge in the context of non-Indigenous presence?
It challenges the idea that this presence is natural or neutral and highlights ongoing power dynamics.
What is the ‘call-in’ approach in allyship?
Encouraging reflection, learning, and active engagement without blame or shame.
Define ‘microaggressions’.
Brief and commonplace verbal, behavioral, or environmental insults that communicate negative racial slights.
What does white fragility refer to?
The defensiveness and discomfort expressed by white people when confronted with discussions about racism.
What role do settler allies play in disrupting microaggressions?
They must become aware of their potential contributions to racism and advocate for change.
What does the metaphor of a tree represent in the context of systemic oppression?
Roots symbolize settler colonialism, while branches represent institutions and structures stemming from this ideology.
What is the impact of systemic racism on health outcomes for people of color?
It leads to greater risks of chronic illness, mental health struggles, and shorter life expectancy.
What are some actions recommended to combat systemic racism?
- Enforce anti-discrimination laws
- Create new legislation
- Promote advocacy and activism
- Implement affirmative action and EDI
What is the significance of understanding treaty relationships?
It helps create meaningful opportunities to build relationships with Indigenous peoples based on mutual respect.
Fill in the blank: Settler colonialism seeks to eliminate Indigenous peoples both _______ and _______.
[physically], [culturally]
What is the key message regarding the term ‘Settler’?
It is a call for awareness, responsibility, and action in disrupting colonial systems.
What is the main function of Settler Colonialism (SC)?
To eliminate Indigenous peoples through systemic processes.
What must be recognized to effectively challenge entrenched systems of racism?
Proactive steps to dismantle and replace harmful structures.
What do microinsults convey?
Rudeness, insensitivity, or degradation of a person’s identity, group, or heritage.
