Introduction to the Anti-Racism Virtual Issue of the Journal of Occupational Science. Issue 4 (1st October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Farias, Lisette; Simaan, Juman
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational science. Volume 27:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 454
• Page End: 459
• Publication Date: 2020-10-01
• Subjects: Occupational science -- Anti-racism -- Decolinisation; Work -- Periodicals; Occupations -- Sociological aspects -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 306.3605
• DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2020.1824567
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1442-7591

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The anti-racism virtual issue of the Journal of Occupational Science (JOS) came about after the Editorial Board expressed its commitment to anti-racist work, publishing the position statement ' A Pledge to Mobilize Against Racism ' (Stanley et al., 2020). In this statement, the Board promised to republish a collection of articles to call attention to racism and its impact on individuals' doing and society. The intent is to stimulate critical reflection on the contribution occupational scientists can make to exposing and countering racism in everyday doing. As such, the anti-racism virtual issue helps meet a pressing need to recognize the power of occupation in shaping and reproducing social ideologies, attitudes, and behaviors. We, the authors, urge all occupational scientists to build on this knowledge and continue learning about racism to better understand and address how its different dimensions manifest through occupation and everyday life.