- Nuru-Jeter, A. M., Williams, T., & LaVeist, T. A. (2014). Distinguishing the race-specific effects of income inequality and mortality in U.S. metropolitan areas. International journal of health services : planning, administration, evaluation, 44(3), 435–456. https://doi.org/10.2190/HS.44.3.b
This article immediately establishes that there is a relationship between level of income and mortality rates. Socioeconomic position (SEP) is the strongest predictor of individual & population health status. Because BIPOC face monetary inequalities in the workplace due to structural and individual racism, they also disproportionately experience negative health outcomes. In other words, the authors examine how race influences these other variables. Within this article, there is a study that includes powerful findings regarding disparities and the impacts on BIPOC.
I think I could reference multiple sections of this article to further my argument. It includes explanations as well as a study regarding disparities within the realm of income levels and health status. Additionally, it also touches upon racial residential segregation and concentrated poverty which is another relevant social concept in this discussion.
2. I thought that the letters were sad to read, but important experiences to share. These letters provided me with a new perspective on sexism in the workplace. I never considered the architecture or office set up as a way to foster even more oppression towards women. Since I am a young girl almost at the age where I will enter Corporate America, this will definitely be something I keep in mind. I agree that sexism is prevalent in the workplace because my experience in a restaurant confirms it. A new perspective I would like to bring to the conversation would be about how women are treated in the food service industry. I have encountered extremely uncomfortable comments about my appearance and have had to ask coworkers to get out of my personal space/not touch me. The actions from some of the males in a restaurant is completely inappropriate and upsetting. Because these situations can be so so awkward, it can be hard to stop it. I have found myself freezing up because I do not know how to respond to a situation.
Hi Joanna,
I agree that these articles were important to read. It is really awful about how people have to think about the organization of an office space and the impact that it will have on the safety and comfort of women. We always have to be mindful of the environment that we are in. I am sorry about your personal experience in the food industry, that sounds terrible. Though I haven’t worked in the food industry, the first thought that jumps into my head is the thought at how small most of the kitchen spaces really are. It does not provide for a safe environment and having coworkers that do not respect others is just plain wrong. This article really helps make your point clear. https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-impact/news-room/press-statements/women-in-fast-food-industry-face-sexual-harassment.html
I hope that companies like McDonalds, CFA and others begin to understand just how dangerous their work environments are. I think it’s brave to speak up about your experience, so thank you for sharing. The only way that we can begin to alter something is by listening to others experiences about it and acting on the desire to change.
Sadly, I think most women you know have had similar experiences of being touched in ways/at times/by people that made them uncomfortable. It’s the norm, not the exception. Your personal experiences are an important part of your analytical frame. We bring our whole selves to our research, and our thinking is informed by our lives and circumstances.
A solid start, Joanna, but I would encourage you to develop your annotation a bit further–provide some more definition of your source in your summary, and offer us some more specifics in your discussion of how you will make use of this text. What kinds of explanations or data do you find most compelling? How do you think those elements will help you to develop your own understanding of the topic?