Go straight to the heart of danger, for there you will find safety. ~ Chinese Proverb

Explicit bias continues to be a huge issue that needs to be addressed head-on. We think we’ve dealt with it but the sad truth is, it’s still a daily encounter for many.

Join us today as we talk about a relevant subject that needs more attention. In this episode, we discuss the topic of diversity and inclusion, as well as intersectionality. Dr. Hussein also shares a recent experience she had at a women’s conference, why implicit bias is gaining so much interest nowadays and what we can all do to take action over this negativity.

In this Episode, We Talk About:

• What is “intersectionality”?
• Why all this talk about diversity and inclusion is more of a lip service
• Explicit and implicit bias
• Dr. Hussein’s experience in a recent women conference
• How do we address the main issue, which is the system
• Sexism in the field of medicine
• Knowing other’s experiences preps us to be in a better situation
• Why it’s important to take the time and educate yourself to know what your rights are
• The vulnerability of Muslim women

Mentioned from this episode:

• Suffrage Rights Movement in the U.S.
• Black Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.
• Marthin Luther King Jr.

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