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Why should we be concerned by internalised racism in global health?

Internalised racism is an overlooked concept that can shape how professionals from historically marginalised backgrounds see themselves within global health. This essay by Bipin Adhikari, Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, and colleagues, examines how deep-rooted racial hierarchies may influence identity, behaviour, and institutional culture.

Bipin Adhikari, MORU
Dr Bipin Adhikari, Research physician, Social Sciences, and Infectious Diseases, MORU

In an article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), Bipin Adhikari from Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) and colleagues reflect on their experiential knowledge from working on global health. 

They engage with relevant literature to (1) highlight the concepts associated with internalised racism; (2) explore the potential impacts of internalised racism on individuals, organisations and global health; and (3) propose strategies to redress and mitigate its impact on global health practice.

Read the full article in the British Medical Journal.

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