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Thread: #SouthAsian Communities X #COVID19 (1/6)
Why is stigma not an effective public health strategy?
@iPreetBrar, @SabiVM, @ananya_tb broke it down beautifully in their Op-Ed and we’ve put together a graphic to understand the unique structural inequities they outlined.
Why is stigma not an effective public health strategy?
@iPreetBrar, @SabiVM, @ananya_tb broke it down beautifully in their Op-Ed and we’ve put together a graphic to understand the unique structural inequities they outlined.
Thread: #SouthAsian Communities X #COVID19 (2/6)
Blaming South Asian communities without understanding the inequities and circumstances that place folx at higher-risk for COVID-19, only serves to promote cultural stereotypes, perpetuate racism, and further ostracize communities.
Blaming South Asian communities without understanding the inequities and circumstances that place folx at higher-risk for COVID-19, only serves to promote cultural stereotypes, perpetuate racism, and further ostracize communities.
Thread: #SouthAsian X #COVID19 (3/6)
Staying at home is a privilege.
Having benefits + ample sick leave is a privilege.
Having child/elder care is a privilege.
Adequate access to healthcare is a privilege.
Many of these should be basic rights, but that isn’t the status quo.
Staying at home is a privilege.
Having benefits + ample sick leave is a privilege.
Having child/elder care is a privilege.
Adequate access to healthcare is a privilege.
Many of these should be basic rights, but that isn’t the status quo.
Thread: #SouthAsian X #COVID19 (4/6)
In July 2020, StatsCan reported a 20.4% unemployment rate for South Asian women. There is immense financial pressure being felt in these communities that can contribute to continued work leading to increased exposures during the pandemic.
In July 2020, StatsCan reported a 20.4% unemployment rate for South Asian women. There is immense financial pressure being felt in these communities that can contribute to continued work leading to increased exposures during the pandemic.
Thread: #SouthAsians X #COVID19 (5/6)
A public health crisis shouldn’t be used to perpetuate racism. Instead of blaming racialized communities, try these strategies:
- understand unique inequities
- create safe working conditions
- culturally competent messaging
A public health crisis shouldn’t be used to perpetuate racism. Instead of blaming racialized communities, try these strategies:
- understand unique inequities
- create safe working conditions
- culturally competent messaging
Thread: #SouthAsianCommunities X #COVID19 (6/6)
This is not the time for divisive action. This is the time to unite and strengthen our sense of community.
Please visit @sacovidtf and their amazing counterparts for more information.
http://www.southasiancovidtf.ca
This is not the time for divisive action. This is the time to unite and strengthen our sense of community.
Please visit @sacovidtf and their amazing counterparts for more information.
http://www.southasiancovidtf.ca
