For this assignment, remember to engage critically with the material, draw connections between different aspects of the course, and support your reflections with examples from readings and discussions. This journal entry is an opportunity for you to synthesize your learning and articulate your thoughts on the following prompt.
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Reflect on the impacts of external factors on workplace health, particularly focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities like Chicanx and Latinx individuals. Consider the systemic inequalities that contribute to these challenges, such as language barriers, exploitation of legal and immigration status, and inadequate workplace safety measures. How does this relate to your own experiences and communities?
For further guidance, please review Section 9.4: Workplace Health.
You may be interested in reviewing the following supplemental resources to help with your journal prompt. While utmost care has been taken to solicit as many accessible videos and documents as possible, the team acknowledges it cannot guarantee the accessibility or availability of third-party websites and documents beyond the time of publication. Please report any broken or inaccessible links to the ASCCC OERI at oeri@asccc.org.
Read the article “Systemic racism and undocumented Latino migrant laborers during COVID-19: A narrative review and implications for improving occupational health” to consider how COVID-19 has impacted workplace health for Latinx groups. This article by Juan L. Salinas and Manisha Salinas (2022) in Journal of Migration and Health is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.