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This is a page of sources that focus on disparity topics. Some, as in the case of several books, address issues around inequity.
There are a few resources included but there are many more to discover. There are many podcasts and videos, articles and books on our library guide dedicated to this topic . A few select articles and books included here discuss the issues of racism in healthcare as well as highlighting STEM disparities.
- Racism is a public health crisisAmerican Public Health Association
- Special Issue: Racism and Public HealthHealth Affairs, February 2022
- Tackling Structural Racism In HealthHealth Affairs, October 2023
Just a few articles regarding racism in health
Included here are just a few articles worth reading. If you are interested in finding more, there is an entire library guide dedicated to DEI resources. Find the link in the See also section in the left hand of this page. .
- On Racism: A New Standard For Publishing On Racial Health InequitiesAn article written by Rhea W. Boyd, Edwin G. Lindo, Lachelle D. Weeks and Monica R. McLemore published in Health Affairs on July 2, 2020.
- The Misuse of Race in Medical DiagnosisAn article written by Richard S. Garcia published in the Chronicle of Higher Education on May 9, 2003.
- Structural racism and health inequities in the USA: evidence and interventionsAn article by Zinzi D. Bailey, Nancy Krieger, Madina Agénor, Jasmine Graves, Natalia Linos, and Mary T. Bassett published in The Lancet in April 2017.
Web Resources-racial bias
Below are a selection of articles and web resources related to anti-racism and diversity in STEM. It is not meant to be comprehensive as it would be impossible to keep up.
For more research articles, try searching within the library's databases related to your discipline.
- Naming Institutionalized Racism in the Public Health Literature: A Systematic Literature ReviewAn article written by Rachel R. Hardeman, Katy A. Murphy, J’Mag Karbeah, and Katy Backes Kozhimannil published in Public Health Reports on April 3, 2018.
- gage.500womenscientists.orgDiscover brilliance
- This is what a scientist looks likeProfiles on 12 scientists from Harvard who were a part of a project called I am a Scientist. The I am a Scientist project aims to bring the stories and science of real world researchers to classrooms. There is a resources page with toolkits, downloadable materials, and more.
- Racial Equity Resources: How to Start the Conversation in your Community from Living Room ConversationsA series of resources to help facilitate conversations about race. The page includes conversation guides, educational resources, and recommended readings.
- Racial Bias in Scientific FieldsA list of resources that highlights racial bias in the scientific fields.
Disability related
- Office of Public AffairsJustice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities