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Dismantling institutional racism: theory and action
Derek M Griffith1, Mondi Mason, Michael Yonas
1Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 481092029, USA. derekmg@umich.edu
American Journal of Community Psychology
|April 4, 2007
Summary
This study introduces dismantling racism, a community psychology model for systemic change to combat healthcare disparities. It provides a framework for addressing institutional racism and promoting equitable healthcare quality.
Area of Science:
- Community Psychology
- Health Equity
- Systems Change Theory
Background:
- Racism is deeply embedded in healthcare institutions, necessitating systemic interventions.
- Existing models for community psychology are insufficient for addressing institutional oppression and racism.
- Healthcare disparities are a significant consequence of institutional racism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a systemic intervention model called dismantling racism.
- To address racial inequities in healthcare quality by targeting institutional racism.
- To provide a theoretical framework and practical elements for a systems change approach in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines the theoretical underpinnings of the dismantling racism approach.
- It details the components of the systemic intervention strategy.
- The approach is designed to identify intervention points within healthcare systems to address disparities.
Main Results:
- Dismantling racism is presented as a systematic intervention for healthcare systems.
- The model addresses both proximal and distal factors contributing to healthcare disparities.
- The paper discusses the strengths and limitations of this systems change strategy.
Conclusions:
- A systemic and systematic approach is crucial for addressing complex issues like racism in healthcare.
- The dismantling racism model offers a framework for creating organizational and institutional change.
- Further evaluation of the strengths and limitations of this approach is warranted.
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