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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Race and microaggression in nursing knowledge development.

Joanne M Hall¹, Becky Fields

¹College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, USA. joannehall7@gmail.com

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science

|January 10, 2012

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Subtle racism, or microaggressions, by whites toward African Americans contributes to stress and may explain racial health disparities in nursing. Understanding these concepts is crucial for practice and education.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Social Determinants of Health
Critical Race Theory

Background:

Race and racism are integral to nursing knowledge.
Contemporary racism manifests as subtle microaggressions, often unnoticed by perpetrators.
These subtle forms impact everyday interactions between racial groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore conceptualizations of race and racism in nursing.
To situate these concepts within the Critical Race Theory versus postracialism debate.
To examine the implications of microaggressions in nursing practice and education.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of race and racism in nursing literature.
Application of Critical Race Theory framework.
Exploration of microaggressions in nursing practice and education.

Main Results:

Microaggressions by whites toward African Americans are a prevalent form of subtle racism.
These microaggressions occur with limited awareness from perpetrators.
Microaggressions contribute to psychological stress for targeted individuals.

Conclusions:

Subtle racism and microaggressions are significant factors in nursing.
Understanding and addressing microaggressions are essential for nursing practice and education.
Microaggressions may partially explain persistent racial health disparities.