Module: 2
Sponsoring Program: Graduate Division
Administrator: D'Anne Duncan
STUDY LIST INFORMATION
Course Number: GRAD 219B
Course Name: Research on Racism in Science: How Health Science Research Institutions Perpetuate Racism and Health Inequities in Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ BIPOC Populations
Units: 2
Grading Option: S/U
Course Director: D'Anne Duncan
Co-Directors:
Berty Arreguin, Daphne Scott-Henderson
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Dates: April 21, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Campus: Zoom
Schedule: M/W, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 15
This mini-course examines health science research institutions in the United States through a sociological lens, offering a critical exploration of systemic inequities and their impacts. The series is designed to:
- Analyze the history and contemporary realities of structural racism and heterosexism within these institutions.
- Identify and explore the root causes of health disparities affecting Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities.
- Investigate how these populations experience and manage chronic illness, including their coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Equip students with strategies for conducting inclusive, ethical, and culturally responsive research.
Through a dynamic mix of scholarly articles, group discussions, and engaging presentations, students will gain the tools to critically assess institutional practices and advocate for equity in health science research. We understand that this class will be held during a time when most students eat dinner, and as co-instructors we will be encouraging students to eat and snack during class.