Course Overview:

Cristen Pascucci & Heather Thompson, PhD, discuss white privilege and how it relates to birth work in this 101 class. You are not expected to be familiar with the topic… just to keep an open mind and an open heart, wherever you are on your journey. You may find yourself uncomfortable at times. That is okay! We are all learning, together.

Course Outline

Part 1

Welcome & orientation

Definition of terms

How systemic oppression operates

Historical review of race in America

Part 2

Historical review of race and reproduction

Impact of race on birth outcomes

White privilege in birthwork

“What can I do?”