Reflection Essay Two

Reflection Essay Two

Write a 5-page paper that explains how racism shows up in the institutions of education and healthcare. Use to explain how racial inequality works in these systems.

Two Institutions:

1. Education
2. Healthcare

Authors to Use:

1. Golash-Boza – talks about institutional racism in schools and healthcare
2. Bonilla-Silva – explains color-blind racism and how people ignore real racism
3. Ray – gives real-world examples of racism in education and healthcare today

Reflection Essay Two

What to Include in the Essay:

1. Thesis

• Say what the paper is about (racism in education and healthcare).
• Mention the authors usedg.
• Say why this topic matters.

2. Body Paragraph 1: Education

• Talk about how racism affects students of color (unequal schools, discipline, tracking).
• Use Golash-Boza and Bonilla-Silva to explain how this happens.
• Add examples or ideas from Ray if you want.

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3. Body Paragraph 2: Healthcare

• Talk about how racism affects people of color in hospitals and healthcare (not being believed, worse care).
• Use Golash-Boza and Ray to explain how racism is built into the system.
• Mention Bonilla-Silva if helpful (like when doctors say they treat “everyone the same”).

4. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

• Summarize your main points.
• Say why it’s important to see and understand institutional racism.
• You can mention how education and healthcare affect each other.

Reflection Essay Two

3. Body Paragraph 2: Healthcare

• Talk about how racism affects people of color in hospitals and healthcare (not being believed, worse care).
• Use Golash-Boza and Ray to explain how racism is built into the system.
• Mention Bonilla-Silva if helpful (like when doctors say they treat “everyone the same”).

4. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

• Summarize your main points.
• Say why it’s important to see and understand institutional racism.
• You can mention how education and healthcare affect each other.

Reflection Essay Two

3. Body Paragraph 2: Healthcare

• Talk about how racism affects people of color in hospitals and healthcare (not being believed, worse care).
• Use Golash-Boza and Ray to explain how racism is built into the system.
• Mention Bonilla-Silva if helpful (like when doctors say they treat “everyone the same”).

4. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

• Summarize your main points.
• Say why it’s important to see and understand institutional racism.
• You can mention how education and healthcare affect each other.