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Decorien Jolly
on Nov 18, 2024
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Even though it is widely known that certain types of fish that reside in certain bodies of water have elevated levels of mercury, many people in specific racial and ethnic groups continue to consume high levels of those fish. This behavior continues despite the health risk that is associated with it. This is an example of __________
A) geostatic consumption patterns.
B) historical racism.
C) ethnocentric application.
D) racial patterning.
Racial Patterning
refers to the systematic and socially constructed differences in opportunities, resources, and experiences based on race.
Ethnocentric Application
The practice of evaluating or applying concepts based on the norms, values, and standards of one's own culture rather than from a universal perspective.
- Perceive the repercussions of lifestyle habits and choices on physical health, specifically regarding substance abuse and dietary habits.
- Discern the role socio-economic and racial standings play in affecting health disparities.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the repercussions of lifestyle habits and choices on physical health, specifically regarding substance abuse and dietary habits.
- Discern the role socio-economic and racial standings play in affecting health disparities.