Experiencing the effects of racism in one’s everyday life exerts a substantial and cumulative toll on one’s social, mental, and emotional well-being. However, a less frequently explored aspect is the adverse psychological impact of the constant need to elucidate the concept of racism or justify why a certain behaviour or statement is racist. This requirement […]
In a situation familiar to many employees, you’ve landed in the ideal job with enjoyable tasks, good working hours, and camaraderie among your colleagues. However, there’s one major obstacle in your path – your boss is far from ideal. Whether they exhibit behaviours like bullying, incompetence, or manipulation, dealing with a bad boss can be […]
The Parker Review‘s goals for ethnic diversity still face challenges as deadlines approach. As they near the conclusion of their target timeline, the objectives set by the Parker Review Committee in 2017 to enhance ethnic diversity in UK boardrooms continue to be perceived as ‘unambitious.’ According to the latest update of The Parker Review, 37% of […]
Eurocentrism, the tendency to centre Western perspectives at the expense of other cultures, can be prevalent in discussions about philosophy. While Plato and Aristotle may readily come to mind, it is equally important to acknowledge philosophers like Franz Fanon and Gayatri Spivak. This issue has raised concerns among those who are increasingly alarmed by the […]
The gender pay gap is a prevalent issue that continues to require ongoing efforts for its resolution. While progress is being made, it’s clear that this challenge won’t be swiftly eliminated. Similarly, the ethnicity pay gap often remains unnoticed, despite a growing number of companies committing to disclosing their ethnicity pay gap data, and potential […]
A recent Migration Observatory report (published on January 20) has indicated that UK-born children of migrants feel they face a higher perception of discrimination compared to new migrants and have increased unemployment rates. The report underscores that individuals’ experiences of discrimination in the UK are more closely tied to their ethnicity than their migrant […]
On August 8, 1444, a significant historical event unfolded in Portugal, marking the start of a major European slave market. Black African individuals were forcibly taken from their homes in Mauritania and sold to Europeans, an event that Professor Binna Kandola identified as a pivotal moment in the emergence of colour prejudice. Kandola emphasized that […]
BAFTA officials expressed their dissatisfaction with the all-white acting nominations revealed on Tuesday. They urged the industry to make more substantial and swifter progress in addressing this issue. Additionally, they pledged to take steps to promote gender equality. They informed Variety that the upcoming iteration of their Elevate program will focus on supporting female […]
Counting on the holiday break for momentary respite – essentially dragging ourselves over the finish line – can only provide brief relief from work-related stress. Instead, as suggested by Stuart Duff of Pearn Kandola, we should explore novel ways to enhance our resilience. The holiday season, with its gifts, the temptation to indulge, beloved BBC […]
Racism remains deeply ingrained in our society, necessitating a comprehensive approach that extends beyond mere adjustments in recruitment. This entails acknowledging the cumulative bias that persists from early education onward, as highlighted by Nic Hammarling. Most of us would like to believe that racism has no place in contemporary society. It is indeed true that […]