
Science Talk Racism in Health: The Roots of the U.S. Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Aug 10, 2023
Experts discuss the racism behind the Black maternal mortality crisis and the historical links between racism, gynecology, and reproductive health. They also delve into the exploitation of enslaved black women for medical experiments and examine the harmful belief of racial differences in pain perception. The podcast highlights structural racism, healthcare disparities, and the imperative to acknowledge and rectify medicine's racist history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Historical Link Between Racism, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health
01:51 • 15min
Historical Beliefs about Pain and Mental Illness in African Americans
17:03 • 2min
Unmasking the Horror: Dr. Sims' Inhumane Experiments on Enslaved Black Women
19:02 • 4min
Persistent Belief and Racialized Myths in Pain Perception
22:44 • 2min
Structural Racism and Health Outcomes for Black Mothers
24:23 • 17min
The Symbolism of a Statue: Racism and Bias in Medicine
41:47 • 3min
