Overview
Social institutions organize almost every aspect of our social life, from education to healthcare and from the government to the media. This provides structure to our daily lives and delivers critically important services for our physical and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, because of the racism that has become ingrained in our society, institutions are not immune to biases. Compared with individual racism, institutionalized racism refers to the policies or practices structured into social institutions, which lead to systematic inequalities across racial groups.
Address the following based on the Required Resources you reviewed:
Describe two racial or ethnic group health disparities. Explain how social determinants of health can lead to these disparities. What are the long-term consequences of these disparities?
Describe two racial or ethnic group educational inequalities. Which factors contribute to these inequalities? What are the long-term consequences of these inequalities for racial groups?
- Evaluate how you believe the inequalities you suggested could be improved based on your research and our Required Resources. Be sure to cite the sources you use to support your assertions.