Racism, Class, and COVID-19 Death Gaps Conference/Lecture Wednesday, February 17, 2021 The event started -1153 days agoMultiday event - 0 days 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Online Zoom There will be a distinguished speaker on behalf of the Sociology Department on February 17th, beginning at 3:00 pm. Dr. Whitney Pirtle, Assistant Professor of Sociology and MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights at the University of California, Merced will be presenting her talk titled "Racism, Class, and COVID-19 Death Gaps." ABOUT: Health sociologists have long explained how socioeconomic status, and later racism, are basic root causes of health disparities. Dr. Pirtle extends this work to argue that racial capitalism, or the mutually reinforcing system of racialized exploitation and capital accumulation, structures health inequities. Furthermore, these intersecting systems are exacerbated in the face of additional forms of oppression and in times of health crises. Synthesizing early reports and preliminary empirical studies, Dr. Pirtle demonstrates how multiple, overlapping mechanisms shape the excess deaths in COVID-19 across racial lines. This analysis demonstrates that health inequities will continue to be replicated unless we can fundamentally change our unequal system. This event will be held on Zoom and is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. REGISTER HERE. Details Category Conference/Lecture department College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Sociology Audience Public, Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni Contact Dr. Kyle Knight 2568246200 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Venue OnlineView map More Dates SHARE
