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 overt, explicit forms of racism are far less prevalent than in the past. However, racism has adapted and persists in more subtle, often unnoticed forms, making it an ongoing issue.
Society is gradually awakening to this transformation. Whether it’s John Barnes discussing the limited managerial opportunities available to black footballers or two black ballerinas joining Stormzy on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage to shed light on the historical discrimination faced by black dancers, we are becoming increasingly aware of the presence of modern racism.
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