Functions of the death system, Medical Apartheid

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzsNFBZK6ks

discussion questions:
What types of experiences did African Americans have historically with the medical profession that the author learned about through the process of conducting research on this topic?

What are some examples of medical experiments that were conducted (in addition to the example already provided in the course text)?

What myths, biases, and stereotypes about African Americans were perpetrated by the medical profession in the United States?

In what ways was this used to justify the use of inhumane medical experiments and other areas of medical malpractice with black Americans?

Were you aware of the use of medical apartheid in the United States before reading about this in the text and viewing this interview?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *