Why systemic racism is a measurable driver of physical illness
In short: David R. Williams explains why health disparities persist even when accounting for wealth. This talk explores how discrimination functions as a structural force that actively shapes our biological well-being.
Williams introduces a scale to measure the profound impact of discrimination on human health. He argues that traditional metrics like income and education are insufficient to explain these gaps because they ignore the persistent influence of implicit bias, residential segregation, and negative stereotypes.
The presentation reveals how these factors create a rigged system of inequality. To counter this, Williams highlights specific programs across the United States that are actively working to dismantle discriminatory structures.
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