Racism is a belief, a set of ideological views based on the idea that humanity consists of strictly differentiated groups called races. People should live in equality and have equal access to various services, especially healthcare. No one should be differentiated against on any basis, including race (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021a). People who are regularly discriminated against may acquire several psychological health problems, which makes it difficult to access medical services. Some patients are subject to health disparities precisely because of racial discrimination. People die from severe illnesses because doctors are not ready to provide quality services because of racial prejudice (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021b). Moreover, the restriction of access to medical services on racial grounds is often carried out for students. This is a severe problem in modern society, leading to deaths and impaired health of adults and young people. Anti-racism is observed in the fact that most institutions still provide services to the population despite racial differences.
Racism in social and emotional education plays an essential role in the education of a morally healthy society. An anti-racist approach is necessary for social and emotional learning, as it significantly benefits student learning and interracial communication (Combe, 2020). Children can be cruel to each other and tend to separate from children of another race. Historical facts and events can demonstrate what racial discrimination was in the past, leaving children with extraordinary impressions. Based on the deck, children can start racial quarrels that will lead to a wrong perception of the situation (National Association of School Nurses, 2020). In addition, school culture is essential, which should educate children to suppress racism, show that all people are equal and that there should be no division on one or another basis, including privileges. If racism is not eradicated in childhood, some children may have adverse experiences that can lead to negative consequences.
The school’s mission statement emphasizes that the institution strives to provide high-quality education for every child living in every district. The emphasis is on future successes and achievements, but the values in the mission statement are in no way consistent with diversity and equality. For some parents, it is essential to understand that their children will not be discriminated against since even the educational institution’s mission is to prevent infringement of the rights of students. The mission should emphasize that it promotes diversity and equality of all students and seeks to eliminate racial bias. It is necessary to modify the mission to include the concept of inclusiveness and equality.
Tests with implicit bias help to better understand that bias has a place to be. This is because, despite significant efforts being made to eliminate racial discrimination, bias in tests persists to this day. This also has a substantial impact on healthcare, as some doctors may experience bias toward people of a different race from them. Ultimately, this affects the care, treatment, and further medical prescriptions for patients (Anderson, 2019). Bias in tests contributes to the development of racial biases, as well as a negative attitude towards people. Even implicit bias still manifests itself in people’s relationships with each other, hiring, healthcare, education, and other areas of life. Despite all the efforts made to prevent the development of racism, it still takes place, although some try to hide it.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021b). Health equity guiding principles for inclusive communication.Web.
Combe, L. (2020). Systematic racism must be eliminated from the United States. National Association of School Nurses. Web.
National Association of School Nurses. (2020). Eliminate racism to optimize student health and learning. Web.