Abstract
Abstract Racism is embedded throughout society, producing enduring health inequities. Structural racism is pervasive across racial or ethnic groups and at the intersection of racism, ageism, and sexism. However, only the tip of the iceberg is visible in the literature or media. This presentation highlights aging and long-term care experiences of racial and ethnic groups that are often invisible in structural racism discussions (e.g., Asians). It also features direct care workers, many of whom are minorities or immigrants. I present a conceptual model of how structural racism (institutionalized, personally mediated, internalized) impacts well-being (mental, physical, cognitive, social). The model integrates the concepts of “place” (where we live, work, play, learn), “time” (effects of history, cohort, age), and invisibility. Global perspectives of structural racism will help engage gerontologists, policy makers, practitioners, and the public to maximize everyone’s opportunities to live meaningful lives.
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