In a global news article I found, racialized health care workers claim there is systemic racism within Montreal health authority. Marie Hott, an African American orderly at a large health authority, explains that she experiences racist comments and discrimination too often. Her patients see that she is caring for them and immediately turn her away because of her color. She even says, “I had patients who told me they didn’t want to see me, to get out of here with my Black face.” This is article was posted two days ago and it is unbelievable that situations like this are still happening today. What’s even worse is when Hott states that when she tells her white supervisor that her patients are becoming violent with her, her supervisor responds that Hott is the one to blame and that her approaches to giving care are the problem. This is a perfect example of systematic injustice of racism and there several other examples of such within society all over the world.
Hott and several others like her are seen as the “others” whether society intends this or not. They are not given a chance simply because of their skin color and those in power feel they have control over them. This concept of the “other” is what creates a divide in our society in which those who are of a different race, ethnicity, or do not meet society’s standards are seen as outcasts. Hott is seen as an outcast in which her race is the reason for this. Her patients disrespect her for something completely out of her control. This is unfair and more needs to be done to change this in which those of color or of a different race need to be respected and given the chance to show they are no less than the rest of society. This situation can also be seen when looking at police brutality towards African Americans as well so that in most situations, those of color are immediately assumed to be in the wrong without getting a chance to defend themselves. Much needs to be done within society to alter this and create a peaceful and equal culture
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