CHEP 402

This course introduces students to the critical examination of health issues affecting equity-deserving populations globally and locally, with a focus on decolonizing approaches. Through participatory learning, students will explore the social, political, and economic determinants of health, addressing how colonial histories, neoliberal policies, and systemic oppression shape health inequities. The students are also guided along a self-reflective journey of recognizing unearned power, privilege and ways in which they can utilize these to support those experiencing discrimination and systemic oppressions. Key topics include Indigenous health, gender, power dynamics, and social movements, alongside emerging decolonizing strategies in health practice. The course challenges students to consider the root causes of health disparities and the roles of various actors in promoting health equity, while fostering an active, informed approach to global citizenship and health activism.