Episode 5. The Intersectionality Game: Race, Gender, and Political Power Plays

In Episode 5 of Cultural Shock Therapy: Your Health Equity Prescription, Dr. Katrina Gipson, MD, dives into the concept of intersectionality and its crucial role in shaping our personal and political identities. With just days until the 2024 election, we explore how race, gender, and class intersect to influence both the health disparities we see today and the political vitriol aimed at figures like Vice President Kamala Harris. From maternal mortality rates to wage gaps and discrepancies in healthcare, we break down how overlapping identities create unique challenges and inequities.