Making Education Easy
This commentary article curated sets of excuses for racism within the health sector in New Zealand garnered from the cumulative experience of the authors. The following narratives were identified: 1) resource allocation, 2) responsibility, 3) Māori blaming, 4) too hard, and 5) we tried. The power of words in promoting racist agendas was highlighted, as well as the value of identifying such usage and acting to change the discourse.
Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.
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