This course on racism and health disparities is designed to support graduate studies in the social sciences, allied health, and medical disciplines. This course will briefly review the biological and social history of race in America; critique emerging views on the genetics of race; discuss how the classification/mechanism of 'race' operates to contribute to health disparities; explore theoretical frameworks of racism and related measures; differentiate between the terms 'health inequities', 'health inequalities' and 'health disparities'; and, examine the biopsychosocial impact of racism on health. Although it is recognized that the discussion of race, racism and health is relevant to other 'racially-classified social groups' the course will draw primarily upon the experience of African Americans in the U.S.

This course on racism and health disparities is designed to support graduate studies in the social sciences, allied health, and medical disciplines. This course will briefly review the biological and social history of race in America; critique emerging views on the genetics of race; discuss how the classification/mechanism of 'race' operates to contribute to health disparities; explore theoretical frameworks of racism and related measures; differentiate between the terms 'health inequities', 'health inequalities' and 'health disparities'; and, examine the biopsychosocial impact of racism on health. Although it is recognized that the discussion of race, racism and health is relevant to other 'racially-classified social groups' the course will draw primarily upon the experience of African Americans in the U.S.