Why a post-racial British society remains a myth – even in universities : The Conversation

Racism is truly alive and kicking in British society, not least in liberal, progressive universities. This was evident in early March when a black female student released a video of people shouting “we hate the blacks” outside her room in her halls of residence. Unfortunately, this incident is far from isolated.

In my new book, I examine how race and racism continue to disadvantage those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds both in universities and wider society. By virtue of their racial identity, such groups are positioned as outsiders in a society which values and privileges whiteness.

In Britain, policies that attempt to be inclusive actually portray an image of a post-racial society, in which racial inequalities and racism no longer exist. In reality vast inequalities between white, black and minority ethnic communities continue to exist. They exist in the access to the labour market, in schools – and in higher education.

 

Source: Why a post-racial British society remains a myth – even in universities : The Conversation

If your gay, ethnic minority or very old, then pretty soon it’s if you are disabled or mentally ill or just don’t fit in.

Yes, I’m black. But an ethnic minority? Forget it | Chibundu Onuzo | Opinion | The Guardian

I am very proud of the first part of the term BAME, but I would never want to let it define me as a writer

Source: Yes, I’m black. But an ethnic minority? Forget it | Chibundu Onuzo | Opinion | The Guardian