Discrimination Archives

05.08.2026 Dentist pointing at teeth x-ray on computer screen in dental clinic

Older adults who were incarcerated for more than one month in their lifetime have a 1.52‑times higher risk of poor dental care as they age.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

04.10.2026 Woman standing near plant with shadow and light across her face. Neurodivergent concept

When neurodivergence intersects with Blackness, the stakes of being misunderstood often become higher in both subtle and overt ways.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.26.2026 Terrell Winder, associate professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara

Terrell Winder, assistant professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara, discusses how ethnographic research illuminates health disparities.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.18.2026 Close up of Black woman holding her pregnant belly

Structural forces like bias, unequal access to resources, and cumulative stress interact to shape pregnancy outcomes for Black women.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.11.2026 Illustration of a slowing market behind a black and white United States Capitol. Economic recession concept

A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

10.28.2025 Garbage truck dumping the garbage in a landfill. Pollution and superfund site concept

Due to historical segregation and racism, communities of color and low-income populations live near the nation’s most hazardous sites.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

05.28.2025 portrait of a young man scrolling through his phone with neon ultraviolet studio background

Health apps offer confidential care, making them effective outlets for promoting HIV testing and PrEP initiation among sexual minority men.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

02.06.2025 black and white portrait of a young man

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.10.2025 patient speaking to doctor at routine care visit

Nearly 40% of survey respondents reported experiencing discrimination from their health provider while seeking care.

Guest Author Vivian Wang

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