Chapter 4: Anti-Racism and Nursing Communication
Key Takeaways
- There is no neutrality related to racism: you are either racist or actively anti-racist.
- To be an anti-racist, you must interrogate your own positionality and work to examine and dismantle the intricate and complex structure of whiteness.
- An anti-racist actively works to confront the power relations and policies that maintain racial inequities.
- Critical allyship is built on open and explicit support for marginalized groups – and taking actions to support these groups.
- Anti-racist communication is an important component of your role as a nurse, and as a healthcare professional, it is your duty to foster it.
