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The wider context of ED&I

This page looks at ED&I in a wider social context. This page includes news stories of how government policy perpetuates systemic inequalities in schools and workplaces.

Questions to consider as you review the resources on this page:

How do social influences affect the way that students see themselves, see you as a teacher and see each other?
What role do you have in supporting students who are from under represented groups who may have experienced discrimination in different parts of their lives?
In which ways do the opinions and policies on this page affect the way students approach learning?

"Our certitude that we are free of racism prevents us from any further growth and development."

DiAngelo, 2021

UK Schools

Meghji, A. (2021). Just what is critical race theory, and what is it doing in British sociology? From "BritCrit" to the racialized social system approach.. Br J Sociol, 72 (2), 347-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.12801

Why is the UK government suddenly targeting 'critical race theory'? | Daniel TrillingBy importing Trump’s culture war, the Conservatives are trying to close down any discussion of structural inequality, says author Daniel Trilling

Education experts counter government attack on critical race theoryAcademics speak out amid controversial crackdown on teaching materials in schools

Opinion: The government is not taking racism seriously and uses MPs of colour to avoid criticismA debate in the House of Commons about Critical Race Theory has again exposed the Conservative Party’s agenda of weaponising racism against Britain’s ethnic minority population

Prevent doesn't stop students being radicalised. It just reinforces Islamophobia | Alison Scott-BaumannThe government says radicalisation is a problem in UK universities. But the evidence shows there’s self-censorship, not terrorism

The Trojan Horse Affair vs. the British PressThe Serial Productions podcast is being met with extraordinary resistance by the U.K. Establishment. We asked the hosts why.

Section 28: What was it and how did it affect LGBT+ people? - BBC Three

Section 28: Impact and legacySection 28 banning teachers from talking or teaching about homosexuality had a profound impact on schools and individuals. The consequences are still being felt today.

Why is the idea of ‘gender’ provoking backlash the world over? | Judith ButlerIncreasingly, authoritarians are likening ‘genderism’ to ‘communism’ and ‘totalitarianism’

Sunak promises guidelines for schools on issues of gender identityPledge comes after teachers call for clear guidance on ‘minefield’ of how to support trans pupils in England

ED&I in public discours

Islamophobic incidents rose 375% after Boris Johnson compared Muslim women to ‘letterboxes’, figures showPerpetrators abusing Muslim women in the street ‘directly referenced’ MP’s comments, report finds

Boris Johnson criticised for suggesting women go to university to find husbandLondon mayor is accused of casual sexism over remark at forum with Malaysian prime minister

Dominic Raab defends calling feminists ‘obnoxious bigots’The potential future PM says he does not want ‘double standards’ in equality debate

Jamelia: 'It's covert racism that's so damaging'Singer Jamelia speaks out after Boris Johnson's claim that the UK has made "huge strides" in tackling racism.

'Only disease right now is the racism we're fighting'England forward Raheem Sterling backs the anti-racism protests sparked by George Floyd's death.

'We have a pandemic of black people dying every day'Two young organisers of the weekend's protests tell BBC theirs is the generation to bring real change.

Met police found to be institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobicAuthor of landmark report says Met can ‘no longer presume that it has the permission of the people of London to police them’

End racial disparities in maternal deaths - MPsReport says racism played a role in the higher death rates of black and Asian women giving birth.

NHS racism making doctors 'anxious and depressed'The doctors' union warns institutional racism harms medics' mental health and therefore patient care.

Sheffield: Call to tackle 'systemic racism' in mental health careA suicide survivor says there are "systemic issues" with racism in the mental health system.

Michael Holding's moving speech about racism before England's Test with West IndiesThe ex-cricketer Michael Holding discusses racial inequality, which he claims is evident by portrayals of black people in religion and society.

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