Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 7, 2019 16:08:04 GMT 12
STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RACISM MĀORI AND PASIFIKA HEALTH EXPERTS FEEL ON ADVISORY BOARDS
Māori and Pasifika health experts have spoken of racism, feeling "token" and ignored after being selected to take part in health advisory groups.
A study surveyed six Māori and Pasifika with more than 100 years of collective experience in public health about their experiences on government health advisory groups.
They reported their knowledge and interests were often devalued, they felt marginalised and experienced tokenistic engagement and racism......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12210378
Māori and Pasifika health experts have spoken of racism, feeling "token" and ignored after being selected to take part in health advisory groups.
A study surveyed six Māori and Pasifika with more than 100 years of collective experience in public health about their experiences on government health advisory groups.
They reported their knowledge and interests were often devalued, they felt marginalised and experienced tokenistic engagement and racism......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12210378