Department of Surgery Inaugural EDI Lecture
Dr. Frances Henry F.R.S.C.
Professor (Emerita)
Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada
The lecture will focus on historical context of systemic racism and then discuss its implications on COVID pandemic related outcomes in various populations in Toronto and region.
“White Privilege and Unconscious Bias: How they contribute to Systemic Racism in Canadian Society”
Dr. Frances Henry, Professor Emerita, is considered to be one of Canada's leading experts in the study of racism and anti-racism. Since the mid-seventies when she published the first study of attitudes towards 'people of colour', she has consistently pioneered research in this field. Her most recent book, co-authored with colleagues is The Equity Myth published by UBC press which reports the results of a four year national study of race, racialization and Indigeneity at Canadian universities. Other books include the fourth edition of the Colour of Democracy (Nelson) and Racism in the University: Demanding Social Justice and Inclusion published by the University of Toronto Press.
Professor Henry has been a member of the prestigious Royal Society of Canada since 1989. She has served on its social science Fellows selection committee as both a member and chair from 2014-17. She is currently working on a report to the Royal Society on the effects of Covid-19 on Racialized Communities.
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Dr. Laura Snell and Dr. Najib Safieddine
Co-Directors of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Program
Department of Surgery.