A privilege walk in healthcare

The crisp autumn wind broke the silence as we waited in a perfectly homogenous line. The instructor, hiding in our shadows, started her interrogation. “If you had more than ten books at home while growing up, step forward.” I moved forward like many around me. “If you have been able to freely express your religion, step forward…If you or your family never had to move due to financial inabilities, step forward…If you feel comfortable with people knowing your sexual orientation, step forward...” I looked around at my peers—piercing into their identity, beliefs, pasts.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research