Lecture Notes: Impact of Historical Pandemics on Marginalized Communities

Key Themes

• Historical pandemics have disproportionately affected marginalized communities.
• Examination of pandemics like the Black Death and the fatal flu highlights systemic inequalities.

Pandemics Discussed

Black Death

• Major points about its impact on society.
• How marginalized communities were affected.

Fatal Flu

• Overview of its spread and consequences.
• Disparities in impact based on social and economic status.

Modern Implications

• Analysis of why people on the margins suffer more during pandemics.
• Lessons learned from historical pandemics in addressing current and future public health crises.

Concluding Thoughts

• The need for a more equitable healthcare system to reduce the impact on marginalized groups.
• Importance of understanding historical patterns to inform future actions and policies.