Medicine and HealthHumanities and Social Sciences Communications
Racial Capitalism and COVID-19
A. Prasad
This intriguing article by Ajnesh Prasad delves into the complex racial disparities seen in COVID-19 health outcomes. Rather than attributing these issues solely to race, it uncovers the deeper connection to racial capitalism, highlighting how economic structures amplify inequalities. The research critically evaluates proposed policies aimed at combating racism while overlooking the intertwined nature of capitalism's role in exacerbating these disparities.
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