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Rhiannon12866

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5. You're right! We were aware of these biases a few decades ago, but they're still happening today
Mon Aug 19, 2019, 04:00 AM
Aug 2019

And I went to a pretty progressive school, so we were discussing these issues even back then. I remember hearing that women experience the symptoms of a heart attack differently, yet even now not much has changed. And the uterine cancer study he reported on truly boggles the mind!

That is very cool that you broke new ground in creating a course! I knew several gay classmates when I was in school, like I said my school was pretty progressive, it was never a secret. But I discovered recently that one of my psych professors was as well. That was never mentioned.

And thanks for the recommendation! Wanda Sykes is a long time favorite. I can also recommend "Alpha House," which I watched ages ago - she was also in that, just not of the main characters. That was also very funny and has a terrific cast - Rachel Maddow even makes an appearance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_House

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It was a very good segment. (Love me some Wanda!) Behind the Aegis Aug 2019 #1
I agree that having Wanda Sykes weigh in was a brilliant idea! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #2
Right?! 21st century and this shit is still happening. Behind the Aegis Aug 2019 #3
You're right! We were aware of these biases a few decades ago, but they're still happening today Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #5
Loved Alpha House! Behind the Aegis Aug 2019 #6
I loved Alpha House, too! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #7
+1 she is great! Saw her live last fall. bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #10
Great post. Thanks! alwaysinasnit Aug 2019 #4
Wow! That was a good one! ...nt 2naSalit Aug 2019 #8
The bias is real SLClarke Aug 2019 #9
White-centric government, medical biases, media. What's wrong with us? erronis Aug 2019 #11
Have dealt with bias LittleGirl Aug 2019 #12
I am so sorry, my friend! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #14
Oh, so you have LittleGirl Aug 2019 #16
That was a great show! smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #13
I agree, it really was exceptional! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #15
Too bad we can't replicate LittleGirl Aug 2019 #17
A Real Doctor Largely Agrees Video Drone Aug 2019 #18
Interesting take on this, thanks for posting! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #19
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