Articles tagged with Racial Discrimination
Research finds that Korean newspapers often focused on women learning Japanese for work and social purposes, not just reading novels. The ability to speak Japanese gave women new opportunities and challenged traditional roles in Korea.
Researchers found significant bias in AI-powered hiring systems, with LLMs favoring white-associated names 85% of the time, female-associated names only 11% of the time, and never Black male-associated names. The study highlights the need for intersectional analysis to ensure fairness in AI systems.
Researchers found that Black patients are less likely to receive medical tests, leading to inaccurate AI models. A new algorithm corrects for this bias by identifying untested patients based on race and vital signs, improving model accuracy to around 60%.
A new study provides a clear definition of late-life homelessness, which is shaped by age-based structures, social relations, and intersecting forms of oppression. The researchers argue that policy makers and professionals need a comprehensive understanding of this issue to effectively address it.
A study by Anglia Ruskin University found that rising inflation and bank rates led to increased discrimination against Black people in the UK, resulting in poorer general and mental health outcomes. The study highlights the disproportionate impact of the cost-of-living crisis on minority groups.
Researchers say implementing established strategies is critical to addressing the physician well-being crisis, including reducing workload and facilitating timely mental health treatment. The review also highlights the need for policies supporting diverse perspectives to improve well-being among underrepresented groups.
A new study by Penn State researchers suggests that making AI training data diversity information available can shape users' expectations of algorithmic fairness and trust. Displaying racial diversity cues in AI interfaces can enhance users' perceptions of algorithmic fairness and trust, according to the study's findings.
Researchers found that Democrats and Republicans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to hate speech, with both parties prioritizing similar targets and severity levels. The study's findings suggest that social media companies can find consensus policies that get broad support, even in a highly polarized era.
Karimian's research will investigate common hardware-based attacks on biometric systems, including spoofing, template, side-channel, and fault-injection attacks. He also aims to develop a hardware-based biometric template protection system that addresses bias in facial recognition software.
A new Multi-task Learning (MTL) model detects 85% of abusive posts originating from right-leaning individuals on social media platforms.
Researchers investigate how racism affects development during childhood and adolescence, finding significant increases in epigenetic age acceleration. The study suggests that policies and social regularities may perpetuate discrimination against ethnically and racially minoritized adolescents.
A survey found that spiritual beliefs and distrust of clinical research contribute to Black patients' hesitation to enroll in cancer trials. Despite trusting their medical teams, some patients express concerns about the purpose of research and its potential impact on their health and community.
A new study finds that persons with HIV diagnosed in redlined neighborhoods experience a significantly longer time to viral suppression. Systemic racism's enduring effects on present-day health outcomes among persons with HIV have been confirmed by the research.
A study found that ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft mitigate the impact of driver racial discrimination on wait times, but systemic segregation persists. The research estimated that at least 3% of drivers must be discriminating based on race to produce cancellation disparities.
A new study found that racial justice activism programs can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among Black and LatinX teenagers. The 8-week program, which focused on social change and advocacy, resulted in a 38% reduction in depressive symptoms after four sessions and a 45% reduction by the end of the intervention.
A new analysis by Boston University School of Public Health found that between 2020-2024, 30 states enacted laws targeting Black people, LGBTQ+ individuals, transgender people, and birthing people. The study suggests that these discriminatory laws work in tandem to curtail legal protections for marginalized populations, leading to nega...
College-educated Black men experienced nearly three fewer poor mental health days per month following Obama's reelection, while less educated men saw worse mental health. The researchers suspect that feelings of disappointment and relative deprivation theory may explain the shift in mental health benefits.
A meta-analysis by Mass General Brigham researchers found that Black women face higher mortality rates from breast cancer across all tumor subtypes, attributed to socioeconomic inequality, delayed diagnosis, and inadequate access to timely quality treatment. This disparity is not limited to hormone-positive tumors, with differences als...
A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers found that large language models demonstrated no racial or gender discrimination in opioid treatment recommendations. The results suggest that these AI models have the potential to reduce bias and improve health equity in pain management, which is a critical area where disparities exist.
The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims argues that the prevalence of homicide grief in Black communities is a pandemic. The researchers recommend strategies such as promoting research, enhancing early detection, and improving culturally responsive support services to address this issue.
A study of 164,170 Medicare beneficiaries reveals racial disparities in opioid prescriptions after hip fracture hospitalization. Black and Asian patients receive significantly lower doses of opioids compared to white patients.
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examines the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes risk among young American Indian and Alaska Native females. The research highlights how targeted risk reduction methods could significantly improve diabetes health outcomes for this popula...
A study by Dr. Hee-Soon Juon found that those who felt stigmatized reported worse depression and physical health, despite greater knowledge of the disease not alleviating feelings of judgment.
A study found that counties with higher levels of structural racism had a 7.8-times higher estimated risk of developing cancer from traffic-related air pollutants, emphasizing the need for policies to address racial inequalities in exposure to carcinogenic traffic pollution.
A new article from Columbia University's Division of Ethics presents a set of recommendations to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in bioethics. The guidelines emphasize the need for anti-racist practices within academic programs and provide concrete steps for implementing these principles.
A new study from the University of Illinois examines the interpersonal effects of racial discrimination on parents and their adolescent children, finding that interactive effects of exposure to discrimination lead to increased psychological distress and lower levels of family support. The researchers identify four clusters of responses...
A study found that sexual minority and gender minority adults are more likely to avoid necessary care due to identity discordance with clinicians, highlighting the need for affirming care. Health care discrimination scores were also higher among these groups compared to heterosexual and cisgender adults.
A qualitative study found that healthcare professionals disproportionately test Black newborns for prenatal drug exposure, contributing to Child Protective Services reporting and family separation. The study identified three primary themes: levels of racism beyond the hospital structure, inconsistent hospital policies, and healthcare p...
A qualitative study found that structural racism and inconsistent hospital policies contribute to the disproportionate testing of Black newborns for prenatal substance exposure. Health care professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences were explored in this study.
A Duke University study found that by adulthood, Black men and women in the U.S. have developed mental resilience to everyday discrimination, including microaggressions, potentially limiting its impact on their mental health. White young adults may lack these coping strategies, making them more psychologically distressing.
A new study by researchers at WashU Medicine found that people of predominantly Native American or African ancestry have a higher prevalence of dementia due to social determinants of health. These factors include lower education levels, rural residency, and high blood pressure, which raised their risk of cognitive decline.
Researchers found that Black women living near areas of unrest experienced higher levels of emotional eating and stress, while those in safer neighborhoods engaged in cognitive restraint. The study suggests that vicarious racial discrimination can lead to race-based traumatic stress and poor mental and physical health outcomes.
Research links exposure to racism during childhood to increased depression and metabolic health issues, while racial socialization can mitigate these effects. Pediatric clinicians are advised to incorporate conversations about race and racism into clinical visits, building trust and affirmation.
A study by UniSA found that half of AFL fans had witnessed racist 'barracking' such as name calling at matches compared to 36% of NRL fans and 27% of A-League fans. Only 3% of AFL fans reported incidents through the phone-text hotline.
Research reveals diverse impacts of anxiety, depression, and discrimination on substance use among young adults, with varying effects by race or ethnicity. The study suggests that everyday discrimination is associated with increased likelihood of substance use in all product forms.
A new study led by Cornell University expert Wenfei Xu found significant racial bias in traffic stops by Chicago police, with Black drivers being stopped at a higher rate than white drivers. The study used GPS data and analyzed over 650,000 traffic stops to confirm the bias.
Researchers found disparities in LGBTQ+ patient experiences, including discomfort with disclosure and lack of partner respect. International medical graduates face unconscious bias, limited opportunities, and financial stress, affecting their engagement with healthcare systems.
US college student mental health challenges rose with a notable increase in PTSD and acute stress disorder diagnoses. Factors contributing to this rise include pandemic-related stressors and traumatic events.
A new study found that community stress significantly impacts the mental health and emotional well-being of Black Americans, particularly women. Objective neighborhood quality was related to lower levels of negative emotions in women, while perceived community stress had a similar effect on men's emotionality.
A recent analysis reveals that Black individuals in Pennsylvania are less likely to receive naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdose. Hispanic decedents had similar odds of naloxone administration as white decedents.
A study of community health clinic teams found that power imbalance between racial and role groups affects team dynamics and DEI efforts. The study highlights the need for leadership to invest time in developing relationships, recognizing staff contributions, and taking antiracist actions.
A survey of Australian citizens reveals growing support for changing Australia Day date due to respect for First Nations people. Reconciliation Day on May 27 is the most popular alternative date, with younger respondents more likely to support a change.
A study presented at ASCO highlights biases reported by female cancer physicians, including racial and ethnic discrimination. The researchers emphasize the importance of representation and diversity in overcoming these issues.
A new study found that daily temperature variation has a disproportionate impact on marginalized groups, particularly Black and brown communities, with greater swings in temperature on average. The researchers used satellite data to analyze temperature patterns across the US, finding that densely populated regions with limited green sp...
Replacing diesel school buses with electric ones can yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per individual bus, according to a new study. The benefits include reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower rates of adult mortality and childhood asthma.
A new study links interpersonal discrimination to changes at the molecular level, revealing a potential root cause of disparities in aging-related illness and death. Discrimination is consistently associated with accelerated biological aging, with everyday and major forms being linked to faster aging.
Residential segregation, income inequality, and persistent poverty are associated with higher rates of vision difficulty and blindness in this cross-sectional study. The findings highlight the importance of understanding neighborhood characteristics on vision health outcomes.
A University of Kansas scholar proposes examining anti-Black aggressions in educational research to better understand the unique experiences of Black students. This approach would allow researchers to honor the original spirit of microaggression theory and ask direct questions about the Black experience in American education.
Researchers explore how improving sleep can boost health for adolescents and young adults affected by racism. Sleep-promoting programs have been shown to improve developmental outcomes and disrupt the negative effects of racism on mental health, physical health, and academic outcomes.
A new study found that First Nations patients in Alberta are more likely to leave emergency departments without completing treatment, with 6.8% of visits ending in incomplete care compared to 3.7% for non-First Nations patients. Racism and stereotyping, as well as communication issues, transportation barriers, and wait times, were iden...
New research from Boston Children's Hospital found a significant correlation between historic redlining and present-day non-suicide firearm fatalities. Areas graded as 'hazardous' in the 1930s have nearly six times more non-suicide firearm fatalities today compared to areas graded 'best'.
A study of 322 participants found racial discrimination to predispose Black young adults to metabolic syndrome through sleep issues and chronic inflammation. This discovery could inform targeted prevention strategies to address existing health disparities in minority populations.
Alyssa Ryan's research aims to identify populations most at risk for crash injuries, including factors like location, race, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Her study combines layered national and state demographic data with injury and fatality data from Emergency Medical Services.
A University of Washington study found that anti-Christian bias claims can be used to signal allyship with white Christian Americans, perpetuating implicit racialization. White Christians perceive politicians concerned about anti-Christian bias as more willing to fight for white people and less offensive than those concerned about anti...
A new study found a link between midlife racial discrimination and increased levels of Alzheimer's disease markers, including phosphorylated tau181 and neurofilament light, in older age. Researchers analyzed data from 255 Black Americans over 17 years, revealing that chronic stress from racism contributed to dementia risk.
A new study by Ohio State University found that Black youth feel less safe when visiting predominantly white areas of their city. The study, which involved 1,405 11- to 17-year-old youths, showed that Black kids who spent more time in white-dominated areas felt less safe and had higher levels of chronic stress, measured by hair cortiso...
A new study by SMU psychologists reveals that interpersonal racial discrimination has a significant impact on the mental health of adolescents in the US justice system. The research emphasizes the importance of considering these intersecting factors when providing support systems to meet the unique needs of adolescents of color.
A new study by Carey Morewedge and colleagues found that people are more likely to recognize bias in algorithmic decisions than their own. This is because algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but also reveal structural biases in society. The research suggests ways to increase awareness of biases and correct them.
A new study found that understanding racial inequities in healthcare access can have a negative impact on both Black and white populations' views of their own health. Accurate awareness is crucial, but also poses an additional burden on Black individuals, causing unnecessary stress.
Research highlights socioecologic factors contributing to racial disparities in breast cancer prognostic scores, emphasizing the impact of structural racism on health outcomes. Additional research is needed to better understand the influence of social determinants on breast cancer biology among disadvantaged communities.