Neighborhoods with Seth Kaplan

07/08/24 • 34 min

"I look at everything in terms of relationships. Social poverty basically is you don't have in your home, on your street, in your network, in your neighborhood, the kinds of institutions and relationships that are essential to human flourishing. And we don't really think about human flourishing very much. We we talk about need, but human flourishing depends upon certain types of relationships for me, a certain types of community, certain types of meaning. All these things are highly important and you don't get it by yourself on your phone or in your household." - Dr. Seth Kaplan

The episode aims to explore the importance of strong social relationships within neighborhoods, particularly immigrant communities, and the impact of social poverty on people's quality of life. Dr. Seth Kaplan discusses the deep connection between neighborhood fragility, equity, and race, emphasizing the need for policies that address the needs of all communities to foster sustainable support and flourishing neighborhoods.

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"For us, the central premise of equity from an early childhood standpoint is that all people begin their developmental journey with very differing levels of resources. Those resources are determined by social positioning. So race, ethnicity, class, gender, ability, sexuality, nationality, on and on. And in order for us to realize equity, we have to redistribute resources based on the needs of the individual and the family and the child." - Dr. Kandace Thomas

Dr. Kandace Thomas and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams explore the disparities in care and education for children, emphasizing the need for equitable policies and resource redistribution based on individual and family needs. They discuss the importance of investing in maternal health, infant mental health, and early childhood education, especially in historically marginalized communities. Whether you're a policy advocate, educator, or simply someone looking to make a difference, this episode promises valuable insights into the future of equitable early childhood education. Tune in and join us on this journey towards making positive change for our youngest generations.

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Special Episode: Minority Mental Health Month 2024

July is National Minority Mental Health Month. In this episode, we revisit past episodes to hear from our guests about mental health and why it is an equity issue. Episodes include

Mind with Dr. David Goode-Cross
Self-Reflection with Dorian Spears
Somatics with Dr. Mary Jo Greil
Wellness with Jacqueline Oselen

These episodes can be found at the Standpoint Consulting website. You'll also get to meet Kym Alexander, Managing Director of Standpoint Consulting as our guest host.